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Curcuma species- Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya


Id please of this Curcuma sp. from Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya: 3 high res. images.
This is a Curcuma sp which goes under Forest floor I needed to know if all the thee images are that of Curcuma zedroaria also known as Lashing in Khasi


Looks different. Please check Curcuma picta Roxb. ex Škorničk..
Need rhizome dissection for proper ID.


Need the inner colour of the rhizome for confirmation.


Can you post the rhizome photos pl.


I dont have access to the plant as of now I will post it soonly.


Updated on June 3, 2025

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