blue ginger
"Blue ginger" refers to various plants and phenomena, including ornamental plants and culinary spices, characterized by unique coloration or specific varieties.
Definition
C1Botany
(scientific, ornamental)A tropical plant, Dichorisandra thyrsiflora, known for its vibrant blue flowers and lush green leaves, often grown for decorative purposes.
Example
- The Dichorisandra thyrsiflora in the garden bloomed with stunning blue flowers this season.
B2Cuisine
(culinary, spice)A plant from the Alpinia species, used as a spice in Asian dishes, offering a flavor similar to ginger.
Example
- The recipe called for blue ginger to add a unique, spicy flavor to the soup.
B2Cuisine
(culinary, color variation)A phenomenon where regular ginger roots exhibit a blue or blueish tint inside, safe to consume and often due to factors like age or acidity.
Example
- Don't be alarmed if you see blue ginger in the stir-fry; it's perfectly edible and adds a special touch.
C1Traditional Medicine
(ayurvedic, rare)A rare and expensive variety used in Ayurvedic practices, sometimes referred to as black ginger despite its name.
Example
- In Ayurvedic medicine, blue ginger is prized for its purported health benefits.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blue ginger":
white gingerwild gingerdry gingerginger beerginger mingerlesser galangalgin blossomyellow jasminegingerbread housebutterfly peagingerbread officefire lilylemon geranium