Zingiber officinale
Ginger is a perennial plant whose underground rhizomes are used as a flavoring agent. It has been grown for centuries in the Caribbean Islands and China where it is used locally for medicine and in cooking. It is marketed in United States mostly in a powdered and candied form. Ginger was grown with some success in experiments at Homestead. When planted in trials at Gainesville, it persisted for 2 years, coming up each spring with the return of warm weather. Gardeners report growing ginger satisfactorily for home use throughout the state.