Zingiberaceae

The ginger family

Tropical plants that grow from fleshy rhizomes or bear aromatic seed pods.

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The smoky, camphorous big brother of green cardamom

Ginger's sharper, piney cousin, and the soul of tom kha

🌶️ Heat Mild

Fresh, dried, pickled or candied: the world's most versatile rhizome

🌶️ Heat Medium

Grains of paradise

The West African pepper of medieval Europe: floral, citrusy and gently hot

🌶️ Heat Mild

The queen of spices: resinous, floral and one of the most expensive

The golden rhizome that colours curries, mustards and wedding rituals

Related families

Others in Monocots.

Amaryllidaceae · onion family Iridaceae · iris family Orchidaceae · orchid family Pandanaceae · screwpine family Poaceae · grass family

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