What is Curcuma longa L. in english?
- Curcuma longa L.
The turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the ginger family and is native to South and Southeast Asia. It is cultivated primarily for its rhizomes (underground stems) which are dried and ground into a deep-orange-yellow powder. Turmeric is an essential ingredient in South and Southeast Asian cooking lending both colour and flavour to dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine.
In English, Curcuma longa L. is known by Turmeric or Yellow ginger.
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