Curcuma picta
Roxb. ex Skornick
Zedoary
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Description
A tropical herb in the ginger family that is cultivated for its culinary properties.
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Edible Uses
Used as a flavoring agent.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Vietnam,
Other Information
It is cultivated.
Also Known As
Kua
References (2)
- Wiersema, J. H. & Leon, B., 2013, World Economic Plants. A Standard Reference CRC Press. 2nd Ed. p 220
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
