What is ada in english?
The species Zingiber officinale Roscoe is known by the common name Ada in Assamese, Bengali, Hindi, Oriya, and Santali.
The species Pennisetum purpureum Schumacher is known by the common name Adá in Gbe-vhe.
- Zingiber officinale Roscoe
Zingiber officinale, commonly known as ginger, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the Indian subcontinent. It is cultivated chiefly for its rhizomes (underground stems) and also for its tender shoots which are also edible. As an essential spice, It an important ingredient in most Asian cuisines as well as in the food industry as a flavouring agent.
In English, Ada (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is known by Common ginger or Ginger.
- Pennisetum purpureum Schumacher
Pennisetum purpureum, more commonly known as Napier grass, elephant grass or Uganda grass, is a species of perennial tropical grass native to sub-Saharan tropical Africa. As one of its names suggests, it is an important source of forage for elephants and is also used to feed livestock. Its shoots and leaves also suitable for human consumption and are used in the preparation of soups and stews.
In English, Ada (Pennisetum purpureum Schumacher) is known by Elephant grass or Napier grass.
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