GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is scientific name of “Ginger"?
A
Triticum Aestivum
B
Dolichos biffoeus
C
Zingiber officinale
D
Phaseolies auicus
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe), which belongs to the Zingiberaceae family and the Zingiber genus, has been commonly consumed as a spice and an herbal medicine for a long time [1].

Detailed explanation-2: -ginger, (Zingiber officinale), herbaceous perennial plant of the family Zingiberaceae, probably native to southeastern Asia, or its pungent aromatic rhizome (underground stem) used as a spice, flavouring, food, and medicine.

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