Mexico Ethnobotanical Plants

CURCUMA LONGA

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.

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CURCUMA LONGA

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