Common Name: Mioga Ginger

General Information

Zingiber mioga is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a clump of erect, unbranched stems that grow 1.5 - 2 metres tall. The flowers are produced at the base of the stems.
The plant is sometimes cultivated for its leaves, and is occasionally available fresh in Japanese markets[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - China, Japan.

Habitat

Shaded forest floor of primary lowland forest[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	1.00 m
Cultivation Status	Cultivated, Wild

Cultivation Details

Requires a well-drained, fertile soil and a position in semi-shade.

Edible Uses

The young shoots are often used in Japanese cuisine. They can be blanched and added to soups, tempura and tofu dishes[]. They add a pleasant, spicy aroma and flavour[]. They can also be pickled or chopped finely and used as a garnish for sashimi[].

The aromatic, pale yellow flowers have a sharp flavour and are added to soups, fried foods and vinegary dishes[]. They can also be pickled with salt, vinegar or sake lees[].

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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