Flowerbox Turmeric - height ca. 55 cm, pot-Ø 14 cm - Curcuma

Turmeric, also known as yellow root or Indian saffron, originates from India and Southeast Asia. There, it has been revered as a sacred plant for 5,000 years. In Europe, it was initially recognized as a culinary herb before people began to explore the medicinal properties of turmeric. The turmeric plant belongs to the ginger family, with bright green leaves that resemble reeds. The well-known spice and remedy is derived from its rhizome. Its flowering period begins in August, when it displays its magnificent and colorful blossoms.