Meaning of the word curcuma in English

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curcuma

US /ˈkɜːr.kjʊ.mə/
UK /ˈkɜː.kjʊ.mə/

Noun

a genus of plants in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, native to Southeast Asia, including turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Example:
Many species of Curcuma are cultivated for their ornamental flowers.
The genus Curcuma includes plants like turmeric and ginger.