Turmeric begonia The crownshaft on mature palms

The crownshaft on mature palms usually bulges at the base is about 1m tall

World-renowned collector's palm

Flower spikes get quite tall and bear creamy yellow flowers

tendril-forming

They are tropical evergreen shrubs that grow well in full sun and partial shade

Turmeric begonia The crownshaft on mature palmsCurcuma longa or Turmeric is widely used in cooking and medicine. Its rhizomes are dried and powdered to get the bright yellow spice that flavours and colours countless dishes across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. It can be grown fairly easily in NZ much like Ginger though it frost sensitive and may die back over winter.