Specifications: Botanical name: Curcuma domestica A member of the ginger family, turmeric comes from the roots of curcuma longa, a perennial plant that grows to a height of 1 meter Turmeric tastes bitter and is widely used in flavoring dishes The turmeric powder is also used as natural colouring agent in curries Turmeric finds wide application in medicine A powerful coloring agent, turmeric is a traditional textile dye in China and India.