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The leaves were also used to weave mats. Beyond the plate, gingers have been revered for their medicinal properties, offering remedies for various ailments The ornamental appeal of certain ginger species has beautified gardens, while their unique textures and colors have been harnessed in crafting. Some unrelated plants with a spicy root or rhizome are also known as ginger, such as the “wild gingers” of the genus asarum found throughout the northern hemisphere. Ginger is 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.
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