Many thanks everyone. As always I appreciate the wealth of knowledge that is to be found here.... and for the willingness of everyone to help out people like me, who's knowledge is so tiny in comparison. J.M. Garg, for bouncing this to the top again Dr Pankas for your suggestion of Hedychuim auranticum. For Usha for providing a link to show everyone where Lava is. and for Dr Sabu for suggesting Hedychium gardenium. Sadly I never looked at the lower side of the leaves. At least everyone is in agreement that it is in Zingiberaceae! Many thanks again. Sheila
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