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What is adrak in english?

The species Zingiber officinale Roscoe is known by the common name Adrak in Hindi, Hindustani, Panjabi, eastern, and Urdu. It is known by the common name Ādrak in Mundari.

The species Curcuma longa L. is known by the common name Adrak in Pashto, northern.

The species Zingiber mioga (Thunb.) Roscoe is known by the common name Adrak in Urdu.

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, Adrak (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) is known by Common ginger or Ginger.

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, Adrak (Curcuma longa L.) is known by Turmeric or Yellow ginger.

Zingiber mioga (Thunb.) Roscoe

Zingiber mioga, more commonly known as myoga or Japanese ginger, is a perennial herb of the ginger family native to East Asia. It is cultivated for its edible tender shoots, leaves, flowers, and rhizomes (undeground stems).

In English, Adrak (Zingiber mioga (Thunb.) Roscoe) is known by Japanese wild ginger or Mioga ginger.

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