BOTANICAL NAME: CURCUMA LONGA L. FAMILY NAME: ZINGIBERACEAE RHIZOME Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a member of the ginger family and a native to Southeast Asia and India. The plant grows up to 3.5 feet tall, has long leaves that narrow at each end, and flowers that arise from the centre of the leaves. Today India is the largest exporter of turmeric. Turmeric Fingers (polished and unpolished), Turmeric Powder and Oleoresins are exported all over the world. Turmeric is exported in the processed form which is as dry turmeric, fresh turmeric, turmeric powder and oleoresin. Nizamabad Bulb (andhra Pradesh) Erode And Salem Turmeric (tamil Nadu) Rajapore And Sangli Turmeric (maharashtra) Alleppey Finger (Kerala)