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Curcuma caesia

Curcuma caesia Roxb.
Curcuma caesia
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Curcuma caesia, known as black turmeric or black zedoary, is a perennial herb native to northeast India. It is characterized by its bluish-black rhizomes and belongs to the Zingiberaceae family.

Description

Curcuma caesia is a member of the genus Curcuma in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is found in the regions of Bangladesh and India. The plant was formally described and published in 2010. Its distinguishing feature is the dark-colored rhizome, which contributes to its common names. The species is part of the diverse and economically significant ginger family, which includes many aromatic and medicinal plants.

Distribution

Bangladesh · India

Synonyms

Curcuma kuchoor

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