Correct option is C
Turmeric (
Curcuma longa) is a perennial herbaceous plant.
It belongs to the family Zingiberaceae, which is also known as the ginger family.
This family includes other important plants like ginger (
Zingiber officinale) and cardamom (
Elettaria cardamomum).
Turmeric is primarily grown for its rhizomes, which are widely used as a spice, dye, and in traditional medicine.