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Curcuma longa

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Curcuma longa is a rhizomatous perennial herb of the Zingiberaceae, native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, cultivated for its curcumin-rich orange rhizomes used in medicine, cuisine, and dye.

FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusCurcuma
NativeAsia
LifespanPerennial

About Curcuma longa

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Common Names

EnglishTurmeric
हिन्दीहल्दी
मराठीहळद
தமிழ்மஞ்சள்
संस्कृतम्हरिद्रा

Native Range

Asia is listed as part of the native range.

Native to Asia.

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Key Features

  • Habit: Rhizomatous perennial herb
  • Height: 60–100 cm
  • Family: Zingiberaceae
  • Native range: Indian subcontinent & SE Asia
  • Foliage: Lanceolate, deciduous

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Did You Know?

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