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What is the scientific name of Turmeric?
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What is the scientific name of Turmeric?

A.

Zingiber officinale

B.

Curcuma longa

C.

Elettaria cardamomum

D.

Cinnamomum verum

Correct option is B


The scientific name of Turmeric is Curcuma longa.
It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.
Turmeric is primarily cultivated for its rhizomes, which are widely used as a spice, medicine, and dye.
It is a tropical crop grown in states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.

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