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Zingiberaceae

Zingiberaceae

9.9
A family of tropical plants with thick underground stems, like ginger and turmeric
  • noun
  • /ˌzɪŋɪbəˈreɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Zingiberaceae
  • Many species within the Zingiberaceae family are cultivated for their culinary and medicinal uses.

Examples

  • The exotic flowers of the Zingiberaceae are popular in tropical gardens.

  • Turmeric and cardamom both belong to the Zingiberaceae plant family.

  • The Zingiberaceae family includes many aromatic plants.

  • Have you ever tried cooking with Zingiberaceae plants?

  • The Zingiberaceae family includes various plants such as ginger and turmeric, known for their aromatic rhizomes.

  • Many culinary dishes use spices from the Zingiberaceae family, particularly ginger and turmeric, to enhance flavor.

  • In botanical studies, members of the Zingiberaceae family are notable for their vibrant flowers and medicinal properties.

Synonyms

ginger family
vsZingiberaceae
  • Specialized
4.9

A group of tropical plants like ginger and turmeric with strong smelling roots used for spices

uses the formal Latin family name rather than the common label
family Zingiberaceae
vsZingiberaceae
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of plants like ginger and turmeric that grow in warm places

focuses on plant features like aromatic rhizomes and showy flowers rather than taxonomy

Compounds

family Zingiberaceae
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of plants like ginger and turmeric that grow in warm places

Surface Forms

Zingiberaceae singular
Zingiberaceae plural
Zingiberaceas singular

Morphology

Zingiberaceae = ginger (semi-transparent) = zingiber + aceae

Formed from the Latinized genus name 'Zingiber' (ginger) plus the specialized botanical family suffix '-aceae'; the link to 'ginger' is clear to those familiar with scientific names but requires specialized taxonomic knowledge.

Etymology

Zingiberaceae comes from the plant name Zingiber, which itself comes from an old Indian word for 'ginger'. The ending -aceae marks a plant 'family', so Zingiberaceae simply means the plant family of ginger and its relatives like turmeric and cardamom.