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The root is used for food, spice, and medicine. The root is actually called a tuber. It has an orange color and is a member of the ginger family. It is good for digestion, is an antimicrobial, and also an antiinflammatory,
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What parts of the turmeric plant are used for medicinal purposes?
Turmeric root. Rhizome
How rhizome maggots affect turmeric?
The rhizome maggots affect turmeric in such a way that it normalizes blood sugar. It also reduces the possibility of Alzheimer's Disease.
Is rhizome of turmeric used in powder form a root or stem?
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What is an underground stem from which new leaves and roots can grow?
A rhizome is an underground stem that can produce new leaves and roots. It grows horizontally underground and can send out shoots and roots at various points. Examples of plants with rhizomes include ginger, bamboo, and iris.
What is the undergound stem of fern plant?
Rhizome
Where does Turmeric grow?
India!
What spice is a fleshy rhizome related to ginger?
Turmeric is the spice that is a fleshy rhizome related to ginger. Both belong to the same botanical family, Zingiberaceae, and have a similar appearance with a bright orange color when ground into a powder. Turmeric is commonly used for its earthy flavor and vibrant color in cooking and traditional medicine.
What the function of rhizome?
The rhizome is a creeping underground stem of some plants. A rhizome is thick and swollen and acts as a food store. Iris is an example of a rhizomatous plant.
What is the purpose of the rhizome?
The purpose of a rhizome is to store nutrients and water, allow for vegetative reproduction, and anchor the plant in the soil. It also serves as a means of spreading the plant to new areas.
What is the difference between a celery and a ginger plant?
Ginger is a rhizome, Celery is not.
How come we plant banana using a younger plant?
The banana plant can be grown through its rhizome with sprouts (false stem)
How do turmeric seeds disperse?
The turmeric plant is sterile and does not produce seeds. They reproduce through rhizomes.
