Ginger, (Zingiber officinale), a herbaceous perennial plant of the family Zingiberaceae, probably native to southeastern Asia. Its pungent aromatic rhizome (underground stem) is used as a spice, flavoring, food, and medicine.
The spice has a slightly biting taste and is used, usually dried and ground, to flavor bread, sauces, curry dishes, confections, pickles, and ginger ale. The fresh rhizome, green ginger, is used in cooking.
 
 
 
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