Ginger and turmeric look very similar. It seems that ginger came from south-east Asia. https://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-health/know-your-spice-a-brief

Ginger and turmeric look very similar. It seems that ginger came from south-east Asia. https://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-health/know-your-spice-a-brief-history-of-ginger https://www.motherearthliving.com/natural-health/know-your-s... Interesting that it was not mentioned in the older recipes in the article.