Zingiber mioga
(Thunb.) Roscoe
Zingiberaceae
Amomum mioga Thunb.
Zingiber echuanense Y.K.Yang
Zingiber mijooka Siebold
Zingiber sjooka Siebold
Common Name: Mioga Ginger
Young plant
Photograph by: Hiroshi Kumai
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Young plant
Photograph by: Hiroshi Kumai
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Unopen flower, used as a spice
Photograph by: Mariko GODA
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Ripening fruits
Photograph by: zikt10va
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Drawing of the plant
Photograph by: M.S.
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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[
301- Title
- Cornucopia II
- Publication
-
- Author
- Facciola. S.
- Publisher
- Kampong Publications, California.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-9628087-2-5
- Description
- The second edition of an excellent guide to the edible uses of plants, though it does not give any details of cultivation etc.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Range
E. Asia - China, Japan.
Habitat
Shaded forest floor of primary lowland forest[
200- Title
- The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Huxley. A.
- Publisher
- MacMillan Press
- Year
- 1992
- ISBN
- 0-333-47494-5
- Description
- Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
].
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[
301- Title
- Cornucopia II
- Publication
-
- Author
- Facciola. S.
- Publisher
- Kampong Publications, California.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-9628087-2-5
- Description
- The second edition of an excellent guide to the edible uses of plants, though it does not give any details of cultivation etc.
]. They add a pleasant, spicy aroma and flavour[
301- Title
- Cornucopia II
- Publication
-
- Author
- Facciola. S.
- Publisher
- Kampong Publications, California.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-9628087-2-5
- Description
- The second edition of an excellent guide to the edible uses of plants, though it does not give any details of cultivation etc.
]. They can also be pickled or chopped finely and used as a garnish for sashimi[
301- Title
- Cornucopia II
- Publication
-
- Author
- Facciola. S.
- Publisher
- Kampong Publications, California.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-9628087-2-5
- Description
- The second edition of an excellent guide to the edible uses of plants, though it does not give any details of cultivation etc.
].
The aromatic, pale yellow flowers have a sharp flavour and are added to soups, fried foods and vinegary dishes[
301- Title
- Cornucopia II
- Publication
-
- Author
- Facciola. S.
- Publisher
- Kampong Publications, California.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-9628087-2-5
- Description
- The second edition of an excellent guide to the edible uses of plants, though it does not give any details of cultivation etc.
]. They can also be pickled with salt, vinegar or sake lees[
301- Title
- Cornucopia II
- Publication
-
- Author
- Facciola. S.
- Publisher
- Kampong Publications, California.
- Year
- 1998
- ISBN
- 0-9628087-2-5
- Description
- The second edition of an excellent guide to the edible uses of plants, though it does not give any details of cultivation etc.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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