Ginger

A flowering plant called ginger produces a rhizome that is commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that produces annual pseudostems, or fake stems, that are about one meter tall and have narrow leaf blades. The spice trade brought ginger to the West from its native Southeast Asia. Ginger's most popular variety has yellow flesh and light brown skin. There are numerous ways to consume ginger, including fresh, dried, powdered, oil, and juice. It is a typical component of Asian cooking and is used to develop flavors in soups, dressings, and curries. Ginger can also be added to baked goods for a warm flavor or used to make ginger tea.