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What is the definition or description of: tumeric?
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Herb: Turmeric (curcuma longa) is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, zingiberaceae.
Answered 12/18/2013
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Spice from India : Turmeric is a spice from the ginger family always used in a ground form. It is yellowish. It is essential 4 morrocan cooking. Used 2 spice lamb & adds a brilliant yellow color 2 dishes. No medicinal value i kno of.
Answered 12/10/2013
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