Native Range
Native to Asia.
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.
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Native to Asia.
Turmeric is a leafy plant with bright orange roots that people dry and grind into a yellow spice used in food and medicine. 🌿