Curcuma longa

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Curcuma longa in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Curcuma longa, Linn. Lvs. 2-2½ ft., the blade about 1 ft. and narrowed at the base: fls. spicate, autumnal, the spikes 4-6 in. long; bracts pale green, not wholly inclosing the pale yellow fls. India. B.R. 886.—The dried rhizomes of this furnish the well-known turmeric of India, used as a condiment and as a dye. Intro, by the Royal Palm Nurseries. ^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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