Can anyone identify this flower?

hope107fm · 14th July 2008

This flower was photographed at the Changi Village Food Centre. Haven't seen it growing in public spaces before. Can anyone identify it?

budak · 14th July 2008

Its a Costus sp. Notice that the stem grows up in a spiralling manner.

http://floraweb.nparks.gov.sg/search...96953524&key=8

hope107fm · 14th July 2008

Thanks budak for the info and the useful website link. Read your past threads and noted that you are a nature lover. My interest is mainly in photographing flowers found locally.

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budak Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 113	Re: Can anyone identify this flower? Its a Costus sp. Notice that the stem grows up in a spiralling manner. http://floraweb.nparks.gov.sg/search...96953524&key=8

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hope107fm Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bedok/East Coast Posts: 231	Re: Can anyone identify this flower? Thanks budak for the info and the useful website link. Read your past threads and noted that you are a nature lover. My interest is mainly in photographing flowers found locally. __________________ D60 * AF-S 12-24 * AF-S 18-55 * FZ18