in taxon lesser galangal plant Alpinia officinarum, known as lesser galangal, is a plant in the ginger family, cultivated in Southeast Asia. The rhizomes, known as galangal, are valued for their sweet spicy flavor and aromatic scent. These are used throughout Asia in curries and perfumes, and were previously used widely in Europe. They are also used as an herbal remedy. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpinia_officinarum] PLANTS:ALOF4 lesser galangal Chinese-ginger MANSFELD:3440 alpinia officinarum galangal plant Alpinia officinarum requires discussion