Turmeric

Turmeric, the dried rhizome of a herbaceous perennial, is indigenous to Southeast Asia.

Growing regions: Sangli / Hingoli Maharashtra, Nizamabad Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Jaintia Hill Meghalaya.
Varieties (Curcumin Percentage): Lakadong (7-12%), Alleppey (4-7%), Rajapuri (3-5%), Erode (3-4%), Salem (4-7%),

The primary rhizomes, round in shape are called 'bulbs', while the thin, long secondary rhizomes are 'fingers'.