Porcelain Rose – stamps of French Polynesia 2003

Porcelain Rose – Stamps of French Polynesia 2003

Porcelain Rose –  It is a species belonging to the genus Etlingera of the family Zingiberaceae native of Malaysia. it is called Ginger torch in Anglo-Saxon countries and stick of Emperor in Spanish speaking countries. It is one of the most spectacular tropical species and its leaves and stems sometimes resemble a Ginger.When a bud comes out a surprising perfumes escapes. The most common varieties are bright red or pink.