Curcuma Longa (Noun)
Meaning
Widely cultivated tropical plant of India having yellow flowers and a large aromatic deep yellow rhizome; source of a condiment and a yellow dye.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Turmeric, scientifically known as curcuma longa, is a rhizomatous perennial plant native to southern India and Southeast Asia.
- Curcuma longa has been widely cultivated for its rhizome, which is used as a spice, food coloring, and dye.
- The curcuma longa plant typically grows to about 3 feet tall and has a long history of use in cooking, medicine, and rituals.
- In most Indian households, curcuma longa is a key ingredient in traditional cooking and is believed to have numerous health benefits.
- The bright yellow flowers of the curcuma longa plant are often overlooked in favor of its more valuable rhizome.