#torchginger

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Tuesday 16 November 2021

The flowers of Etlingera elatior (Philippine waxflower, torch ginger) are surrounded by the towering foliage in the tropical glasshouse at Cambridge Botanic Garden, UK. This tropical plant spreads by seeds and rhizome growth and has the potential to form a dense thicket principally in moist habitats. The species is naturalised and invasive in China, Costa Rica and Hawaii.

Jill Raggett

[just-in-me]

IN THE QUIET OF THE NIGHT | Etlingera elatior at dawn, Penang Island | #weregettinggoodatplants #zingiberaceae #etlingera #etlingeraelatior #torchginger #flowerstagram #flowers #plantstrong #plantsofinstagram #plantstagram (at Penang Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5g2pfkJJfL/?igshid=1d84rrt2u06q3

[ahumblestarter]

Torch Ginger Shredded Chicken

- Half a chicken breast

- 1 lime

- 1 bay leaf, ripped

- 1 clove smashed garlic

- 1 cm smashed ginger

- a pinch of salt

- 1/2 lt boiled water

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- 5 shallots, thinly sliced

- 2-3 clove garlic, thinly sliced

- 3 bird eye chili (optional)

- 2 unbloomed torch ginger flower, quartered, remove the center stem, chopped

- cherry tomatoes, halved

- A handful of stink beans (optional)

- 3 keffir lime leaves, ripped

- 2 bay leaves, ripped

- 1cm smashed galangal

- 1tsp mushroom powder

- 1tsp sugar

- salt, white pepper

- 1/2 keffir lime

- a dash of coconut cooking oil

COOK:

1. Squeeze lime onto the chicken breast, leave for 5 min.

2. Wash the chicken, boil together with the bay leaf, garlic, ginger, and salt on low heat for 15 min. Drain to cool and then shred. Ditch the bay leaf, garlic, and ginger.

3. Heat oil on a large pan or wok over low heat. Toss shallots garlics, bay leaves, keffir lime leaves, and galangal. Stir until fragrant.

4. Add the shredded chicken and stink beans. Mix together, cook for about 3 min.

5. Add the torch ginger flower, tomatoes and chilis. Cook for another 3 min or until the tomatoes softened.

6. Season with salt, pepper, mushroom powder, and sugar. Drizzle with keffir lime. Serve with the best dish on earth: warm rice.

[pixlhaus-blog]

"A flower blossoms for its own joy." ~ Oscar Wilde. . . . The lobsterclaw is a plant species native to southern Mexico (Tabasco, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Campeche), Central America and northern South America (Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru). It is an herb up to 4 m tall, with leaves resembling those of bananas with red or orange bracts subtending green, yellow or orange flowers. . . . #stopandsmelltheflowers #torchginger #costaricaiscool #flowers #nature #flower #love #flowerlover #flowerpic #floweroftheday #flower_daily #photography #flowerstagram #flowersofinstagram #naturephotography #beautiful #plants #instagood #macro #photo #naturelovers #traveldiary #travelphotography #traveldeeper #wanderlust #ilovetravel #lonelyplanet #livetoexplore #beautifulworld #volcanolodge (at Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz3aFFlhF2Y/?igshid=10tg4x2i3q6np

[somniaandram]

I originally started watercolors with the main aim of painting botanicals. This never really happened (too difficult 🙊) but sometimes I still try. I found it surprisingly easy to sketch this quite complex torch ginger but surprisingly difficult to color the petals (they always seem to look overworked immediately 🤔). Anyway, I like the result for what it is, even if it's not what I had in mind. Materials: Schmincke Horadam watercolors, Arches hot pressed paper, masking fluid. Reference photo from Flickr: https://tinyurl.com/y3bndwye #watercolorpainting #botanicalart #torchginger #redflower #floralpainting #redandgreen #watercolorflower #traditionalartwork #practicepainting https://www.instagram.com/p/BuimdIAgAol/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vsw65z6xr4np

[lostmapcase]

The first week of the New Year, we left Melbourne and hopped across the Tasman Sea to Auckland, New Zealand. We tramped around Auckland finding a nice library, botanical garden, and cat cafe. Our hotel room was tiny so the library was useful to spread out as we researched our next adventure. There were also several historical exhibits about women’s rights including the right to vote and to go tramping. The Wintergardens in Auckland Domain exhibited some tropical plants I had never seen. Barista Cats was well organized and populated with well cared for cats.

  Central Library

Torch Ginger

Barista Cats Cafe

One day we took a ferry to tramp around Waikeke Island. The banner shows the Auckland quays and central district as we departed.  Wandering over the island on foot, we found picturesque views of the ocean, rock outcroppings on the beach, and trails through native vegetation.

  Motuihe Island midway to Waikeke

Island Shades of Blue, Green, and White.

Oneroa Beach all to ourselves

North from Delamore Drive

Bridge from the forest reserve

Next, we will be tramping around the South Island.

Instead of walking or hiking in New Zealand, we tramped. The first week of the New Year, we left Melbourne and hopped across the Tasman Sea to Auckland, New Zealand.

[poetry-protest-pornography]

#inktober2018 #poison #callalily #bleedingheart #larkspur #torchginger #bloodroot #poisondartfrog #poisonmushroom https://www.instagram.com/p/Boc889KgUkj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1an569oz0ps6q

[lesliesessums]

Just call me Bob Ross ‘cause I’m just full of happy accidents these days! I casually grabbed a shot of this pink torch ginger flower, then upon editing, swipe left to see what I found! Surprise…a tiny gold dust day gecko! Isn’t he the cutest?!?! . . . . #sessumsphotography #flowerphotography #hiddensurprise #happyaccident #wpcteam⭕️ #texaswomenphotographers⭕️ #womensphotographycircle #golddustdaygecko #lizard #lizardsofinstagram #greenlizard #gingerflower #torchginger #hawaiianginger #waterdroplets #waterdrops #hawaiianflowers #tropicalflowers #pinkflower #findmeoutside #lovenature #shotoncanon #womencapturemagic #throughherlens #ighawaii #igflowers #sheisnotlost #photographyeveryday #havecamerawilltravel #sheiswild (at Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Beach Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaSDVeZr5Or/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sylvansymbiont]

Hawaiian Torch Ginger Flower

[dalestine]

The #torchginger in my #courtyard — when the #sunlight is perfect. #iphonex #iphonesia #flowers #daledoesflowers — look at the #ants in the closeup. Wow. Love my phone. (at Miami Beach, Florida)

[markdenin]

Экзотический цветок, этлингера розовая Torch Ginger. Цветок завораживает своей красотой. #exporosas #exporosasecuador #ecuador #эквадор #поставщикцветов #цветыизэквадора #экзотическиерастения #цветыэкзотика #цветокимбиря #имбирьцветок #ginger #torchginger (at Naranjito, Guayas, Ecuador) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRKFLxMs_-G/?utm_medium=tumblr

[cenangau]

Setelah entah berapa tahun tak berbunga... Rasa² macam dah lebih 10 tahun kut... #Homestead #TorchGinger #EtlingeraElatior

[just-in-me]

Dad cut a bouquet of Etlingera for the table. • #etlingeraelatior #etlingeraelatiorflowers #etlingera #bungakantan #torchginger #flowerstagram #flowersofinstagram #tropicalflowers #tropicalvibes https://www.instagram.com/p/CdDXi3fPV4w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[deenoze]

My first torch ginger on my latest surfboard. I always thought the red and pink ginger were the torch ginger until I saw an actual torch ginger. It's much more elaborate than the red and pink, with white trimming. #ginger #torchginger #tropical #oilpainting #artwork #artist #hawaii #painting #surfart #surfboard #redginger https://www.instagram.com/p/CMwN6THjAGB/?igshid=1uehlzmkjninx

[janking-stuff]

Torch ginger #red #ginger #torchginger #flower #flowerphotography #lumix #fz300 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYGS9tgHRS/?igshid=1p4fk6bsb11er

[keithwakaka]

I named her: Eternal summer #torchginger #bungakantan #etlingeraelatior (at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCiWpVipf5hce-_db2dSYUhRazonJgt66Mnz7k0/?igshid=10xwp39ogd0x3