“Curcuma” refers to a genus of flowering plants in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. The most well-known species within this genus is Curcuma longa, commonly known as turmeric, which is widely used as a spice and has various medicinal properties. Curcuma plants are characterized by their rhizomes, which are often used for culinary and therapeutic purposes, and they are native to tropical regions of Asia.
