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Turmeric belongs to which plant family?
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Turmeric belongs to which plant family?

A.

Lamiaceae

B.

Solanaceae

C.

Zingiberaceae

D.

Fabaceae

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.

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