Curcuma longa

Curcuma longa L. is a dye plant.

Colors
It gives a yellow colour.

Parts used
Roots.

Synonims
In japanese is one of the traditional dye plants, and it's called 鬱金 [ukon]. In chinese is called 姜黄 [jiānghuáng]. In Hindi is called haldi, in Manipur, also in India is called yaingang. In Uganda is called binzaali.