Genus Curcuma (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical Asiatic perennial herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Curcuma is a genus of about 100 accepted species in the family Zingiberaceae, native to tropical Asia and the Indian subcontinent, comprising perennial herbs that grow in large clumps.
- The famous spice turmeric is derived from the rhizome of Curcuma longa, a genus of perennial herbs that thrive in tropical climates.
- Turmeric, belonging to the genus Curcuma, is a tropical Asiatic perennial herb widely cultivated for its medicinal, culinary, and spiritual properties.
- As a genus of tropical Asiatic perennial herbs, Curcuma is often found in moist, shaded environments with rich, fertile soil.
- Among the various species within the genus Curcuma, Curcuma alismatifolia is a tropical Asiatic perennial herb highly prized for its stunning flowers and vibrant orange stigmas.