Costus Guanaiensis - Creeping Plant - Herbaceous Edible Flowers - 10 Seeds

Costus guanaiensis is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing usually unbranched stems 2 - 6 metres tall. A very tasty, acidulous juice is obtained from the stems. It can be drunk fresh, or be sweetened with sugar to make a refreshing drink. Flowers can be eaten raw with similar flavour to the juice obtained from the stems.