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Record 1 2016-11-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Botany
  • Spices and Condiments
CONT

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is a very important spice plant from tropical Asia, specifically from the East Indies. ... The flesh (parenchyma or ground tissue) of the aromatic ginger rhizome contains resin and volatile oils (terpineol, linalol, methyleugenol, and others), which provide the pungent spice of commerce.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Botanique
  • Épices et condiments
CONT

L'anis est la plus ancienne plante à épices de la famille des Ombellifères.

OBS

plante à épices : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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