Exotic Flowers: Curcuma Flower, Beehive Ginger Flower and Banana Flower.
Turmeric flowers.
Turmeric is well known in the kitchen to form curry powder (Curcuma longa).
The plant of the Curcuma in the month of April flowers appear and remain for a few weeks and in the month of May they disappear, giving rise to the leaves of the plant that grow gradually, until reaching almost the meter of height. For that reason in several countries of Latin America this plant is given the common name of Flor de Abril. source
Beehive ginger flower.
The ginger hive is more decorative than anything else. Ginger is a root with aphrodisiac powers that it seems. Like most plants in this genus, their leaves are oblong, longer than wide, especially at the tips. The most surprising thing about this plant is its inforescence, which can measure up to 30 centimeters in height and can be white to yellow, orange or red. In fact, they often get darker and darker as they develop. The flowers are small, with purple petals and yellow spots, and very fragile, like paper. source
Banana flower.
The banana flower leaves at the same time as the bananas grow. The flower is at the end of the diet. The banana flower is edible and there are many recipes like the curry of the banana flower, where the heart of the flower is cut into filaments.
The banana is a very complete nutritional fruit, rich in carbohydrates and other beneficial substances. It is even recommended to take as a substitute for sports supplements. Well, the banana flower follows the line of its most traditional relative. They are also known as plantain hearts and, as mentioned above, their flavor is very reminiscent of the artichoke, and in fact also its appearance and method of preparation. They are particularly rich in vitamin E, carriers of flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants and a good amount of fiber. Some studies have also detected a high presence of potassium. It is also interesting the amount of proteins contained in the flower, which makes it perfect for our body.source