Question

Turmeric belongs to the family–

A.

Plantae

B.

Zingiberaceae

C.

Piperaceae

D.

None of the above

Correct option is B


• Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice plant classified within the Zingiberaceae family, which also includes ginger and other rhizomatous aromatic plants used in cooking and medicine.
• Plantae is a kingdom, not a family; Piperaceae is the black pepper family. The correct botanical family for turmeric is Zingiberaceae.

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