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Curcuma longa
TurmericHerb
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
Turmeric is a leafy plant with bright orange roots that people dry and grind into a yellow spice used in food and medicine. 🌿
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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- Habit: Rhizomatous perennial herb
- Height: 60–100 cm
- Family: Zingiberaceae
- Native range: Indian subcontinent & SE Asia
- Foliage: Lanceolate, deciduous
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Turmeric is a leafy plant with bright orange roots that people dry and grind into a yellow spice used in food and medicine. 🌿
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