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Alpiniae Speciosae Folium
Specious alpinia leaf
大草蔻叶 〔大草蔻葉〕 dà cǎo kòu yè
Kingdom: Plant
Use: Alimentary
Notes: Used for wrapping zòng zǐ 粽子, which are steamed packets of glutinous rice that is usually mixed meat, dried shrimp, and shiitakes, typically eaten around the Dragon Boat Festival.
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