ginger-lily

Hedychium gardnerianum is a tall, fragrant plant in the ginger family. It is characterized by its bright green, clasping leaves and showy, dense flower spikes with pale yellow and red blooms. The species is native to the Himalayan region and has been reported in several locations beyond its native range, including islands in the Atlantic and various countries in Europe and the Americas. It was first described in 1824 by Sheph. ex Ker Gawl.