Scentless Turmericis a small herb with one of the showiest flowers in all
Curucuma species. They are large pink. The plant is mainly found in
South India. It grows up to a height of 4 ft. The plant goes dormant in
November but resurfaces in May from the underground bulbs
Medicinal uses: Scentless Turmeric is used by the tribals as a
hair tonic and for cure of wounds.
Identification credit: M. Sabu
Photographed in Narsapur forest, Medak district, Andhra Pradesh.
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