Cape York Lily – “The Native Turmeric”
February 20, 2025
- Scientific Name: Curcuma australasica
- Other Names: Native Turmeric, Wild Turmeric
- Season: Summer
- Color: Pale pink to lavender
- Symbolism: Healing, Vitality
- Short Distinctive Quality: Tropical foliage with cone-shaped inflorescences
💡 Did you know?
Cape York Lily is the only Australian native species of the turmeric genus and is valued for its ornamental and medicinal properties.
💐 Prefers warm, humid environments and can be grown in pots or garden beds.
🌈 Its striking flowers and lush foliage make it a standout in tropical garden designs.
✨ The rhizomes have traditional uses in indigenous medicine.
