Dry Ginger :- Its a plant that grows the best in the warm climates of China, India, and Jamaica. Commercial Ginger is called black or white, according to whether it is peeled or unpeeled; for both kinds the ripened roots are used, after the plant has died down. It is a major crop cultivated in India and marketed as fresh and dried spice. In the world market Indian ginger is popularly known as 'cochin ginger'. Botanical Name (S): Zingiber officinale Roscoe