Curcuma Longa
A plant belonging to the _Zingiberaceae_, the roots of which furnish turmeric. This powder is used in India as a mild aromatic, and for other medicinal purposes. It also enters into the composition of...
A plant belonging to the _Zingiberaceae_, the roots
of which furnish turmeric. This powder is used in India as a mild
aromatic, and for other medicinal purposes. It also enters into
the composition of curry-powder, and a sort of arrowroot is made
from the young tubers.
Share this guide
Help another gardener grow something good.
Related guides
Zephyranthes (Swamp Lilies)
Plant on a warm border in a rathersandy, well-drained soil. Give protection in severe weather, and supply with water during the growing season. Take up and divide every second or third year. The flowe...
Zea Japonica Variegata (Striped Japanese Maize)
A fine half-hardyannual ornamental grass, the foliage being striped green and white, and growing to the height of 3 ft. The cultivation is the same as the foregoing.
Zea (Indian Corn)
This is best raised in a hotbed early in spring,but it will germinate in ordinary soil in May. It requires a sunny situation. Height, 2 ft. to 3 ft.