Scientific Overview: Ginger is known for its spicy, aromatic rhizomes, which are used both as a spice in cooking and as a traditional herbal remedy.
Cultivation and Harvest: Ginger is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide for its rhizomes. The rhizomes are harvested when fully mature, typically after 8-10 months of growth.
Plant Morphology: Ginger plants have tall, reed-like stems and lance-shaped leaves. The rhizomes are thick, knobby, and golden yellow in color, with a pungent aroma and spicy flavor.