Curcuma (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical Asiatic perennial herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Curcuma plants are known for their brightly colored bracts that surround a spike of tiny white or yellow flowers.
- In Southeast Asia, curcuma has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and as a food coloring.
- The spice turmeric is derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa, a tropical Asiatic perennial herb.
- In Ayurvedic medicine, curcuma is used to treat a variety of ailments, including inflammation and digestive problems.
- The bright orange and yellow bracts of Curcuma domestica make it a popular ornamental plant in tropical gardens.