TURMERIC POWDER

Turmeric or Curcuma Longa is a member of the ginger family and is a beautiful perennial with large, lily-like leaves and spike-like clusters of flowers. It is a robust perennial that grows to a height of 1 m (3 ft) and turmeric is usually propagated from "figs" or small sections of rhizomes from the previous year's growth. Turmeric is usually dried and ground.