Dear Friends, A non - taxonomy, a Non Greek/Latin question please. But this might develop a fire storm of foodies. I think that Zingiber mioga is considered among the hardiest member of the Zingiber genus. After a couple false start,s I have a patch growing well and healthy although yet to bloom. According to some google sites the flower buds are shredded and used in Miso soup. My Question- are the roots edible, like the "Edible Ginger" - Zingiber officinale? Has anyone on the list actually eaten any parts of Z. mioga? I'd assume it is not as strongly flavored as Culinary Ginger or has some side/after tastes. Appreciate some thoughts before they start attacking ! Thanks Jim -- Dr. James W. Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd. Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711 USA Ph. 816-746-1949 Zone 5 Record low -23F Summer 100F +