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Turmeric
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Curcuma longa

TurmericEvergreen

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family, native to India. Known for its fragrant blooms. An excellent air purifier.

FamilyZingiberaceae
GenusCurcuma
NativeIndia
LifespanAnnual

Regional / Multilingual Information

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Hindi (हिन्दी)
Hindi (हिन्दी)Haldi / HaldiHI

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Growing Turmeric in India

Turmeric thrives in tropical and subtropical regions of India. Plant during monsoon onset (June-July) for best establishment.

Native Range

Native to India.

Did You Know?

Turmeric is fragrant and attracts pollinators across India.