Turmeric is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant which is called as "Curcuma longa" scientifically. Turmeric belongs to of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. Turmeric plant can reaches up to 1 meter height and is highly branched with yellow to orange, cylindrical, aromatic rhizomes. Turmeric is native to southern Asia and is being used as condiment, dye, drug and cosmetic in addition to its use in religious ceremonies. Turmeric is one of key and major ingredients of Asian dishes.
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