FAMILY :: ZINGIBERACEAE
TURMERIC: From India, this robust tropical herb prefers rich, moist soil and warmth, going dormant in the winter. Has large leaves and 7″ long spikes of yellow flowers. The root is the source of the condiment and a dye.
FAMILY :: ZINGIBERACEAE
CARDAMOM: A tropical forest plant to 5′ tall grown for its seed (used in flavoring and as a carminative). Likes very rich, moist soil and partial shade. Makes a nice foliage house plant with a very pleasant scent.
FAMILY :: ZINGIBERACEAE
LESSER GALANGALE, SAND GINGER: An uncommon spice known mainly to the Malayic peoples in Malaysia and Indonesia (especially in Jawa and Bali). The rhizome is used culinarily in Indonesia and medicinally in China.
FAMILY :: ZINGIBERACEAE
GINGER: The rhizome of this subtropical/tropical plant is used as a flavoring and medicine.
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