Turmeric Herb Identification
** On whether turmeric is a herb and how to identify it **
The world often doubts whether it is a herb. Herbs, the xylem in the stem is not developed, there are few lignified cells, the plant is generally short and weak, and the stem usually dies in the same year or the next year. The stem of turmeric is not solid woody, the texture is soft, and the plant shape is not tall and woody, so in terms of its plant shape, turmeric is a herb.
As for the identification of turmeric herbs. First look at its leaves, turmeric leaves are large and oblong or oval, the leaves are stretched, the leaves are emerald green and shiny, and the veins are clear. This is the characteristic of turmeric leaves. Examine the stem again, although the stem is upright, it does not have a hard woody outer skin. When touched, the texture is relatively tender, sometimes branched, and the branches are also flexible. Its flowers also have characteristics, with many bright yellow colors, spike-like inflorescences, dense and orderly arrangement of flowers, which are the main points for the identification of turmeric herbs. The roots are lumpy, bright yellow in color, have a specific smell, have a fragrant taste, and taste spicy. The characteristics of this root also help to distinguish turmeric as a herb. Combining the characteristics of leaves, stems, flowers, and roots, it can be clear that turmeric is indeed a herb.
