Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or ginger, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows annual pseudostems with narrow leaf blades. Ginger plants can grow up to three feet high and produce 2-5 sections of ginger each, which can be harvested year-round. The ginger root is washed and dried in the sun after being broken off from the main plant. Ginger is the dried knobby shaped rhizome of the plant Zingiber officinale. Botany Ginger is a 2-4 feet tall slender perennial with grass-like leaves and greenish-yellow flowers. It is commonly used as a digestive aid and anti-nausea remedy. Ginger is one of the most popular spices in the world and comes from the underground stem of the ginger plant. The aromatic and fiery spice has been a signature ingredient in Asian cuisine since ancient times. Today, it is frequently used in medicines, food, and cosmetics across the globe. Ginger is popularly used as a spice in cooking and can be used either fresh, dried or powdered. The fresh rhizome can be used to extract ginger essential oil. Ginger may also be used to flavor beverages. Ginger continues to be a popular folk remedy across the world.