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Saussurea Costus
Pachak Pa*chak", n. (Bot.) The fragrant roots of the Saussurea Costus, exported from India to China, and used for burning as incense. It is supposed to be the costus of the ancients. [Written also putchuck.]

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- It is important not to confuse Costus speciosus, C. spectabilis etc. with the herb known by the common name "costus". Some species are of importance...
- Dolomiaea costus, formerly known as Saussurea costus, commonly known as costus, Indian costus, kuth, or putchuk, is a species of thistle in the genus...
- Chamaecostus cuspidatus, common name fiery costus or spiral flag, is a species of herbaceous plant in the family Costaceae native to eastern Brazil (States...
- Zingiberaceae). Costus ****atus is native to the Caribbean (including Dominica, Guadeloupe, Hispaniola, Martinique, and Puerto Rico). Costus ****atus leaves...
- Retrieved 31 May 2023. "Costus woodsonii Maas". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 31 May 2023. "Costus woodsonii Maas". nparks...
- Costus barbatus, also known as spiral ginger, is a perennial plant with a red inflorescence. It is one of the most commonly cultivated Costus species...
- Commonwealth country. Costus spectabilis is the national flower of Nigeria and can be seen on the country's Coat of Arms. "Costus | Pacific Bulb Society"...
- 'Purple P****ion'. "Costus pulverulentus C.Presl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 January 2024. "Costus Species, Red Cigar...
-  speciosus Binomial name Cheilocostus speciosus (J.Konig) C.Specht Synonyms Costus speciosus (J.Koenig) Sm. Banksea speciosa J.Koenig in A.J.Retzius ****enia...
- of the shield represent the rich soil. The red flowers at the base are Costus spectabilis, Nigeria's national flower. This flower was chosen for inclusion...