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13. Scitamineae.—Banana Family.

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A tropical order, many species of which have a pungent principle in their rhizome or root; other species yield an abundance of starch and coloring matter.


A Manual of Organic Materia Medica and Pharmacognosy, 1917, was written by Lucius E. Sayre, B.S. Ph. M.

  • 78. Zingiber.—Ginger.
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  • 80. Zedoaria, N.F.—Zedoary.
  • 81. Curcuma.—Turmeric.
  • 82. Cardamomi semen.—Cardamom seed. Cardamom.
  • 83. Granum paradisi.—Grains of Paradise. Guinea Grains.

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