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consisting of the main rhizome, and "long curcuma," composed 

 of the short branches. They occur in cylindrical or ovoid pieces, 



previous year s growin aner aecay or icai- ana nower-orancnes. /\, enure nower; a, sec- 

 tion of flower showing beak-like appendage at the apex of the fertile stamen, which encloses 

 the style; C, three-parted labellum or irregular segment of corolla showing 2 tooth- 

 like staminodes (rudiments of stamens) at the base; D, the ovary with lower portion of 

 style and two epigynous, filiform processes which secrete nectar; E, apex of funnel-shaped, 

 fringed stigma. -After Berg and Schmidt. 



2 to 5 cm. long, of a yellowish-brown color externally, bright yel- 

 low internally, and aromatic odor and taste. Curcuma contains 



