{"product_id":"turmeric-plant-curcuma-longa","title":"Turmeric -curcumin, Curcuma, Curcuma aromatica","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric – \u003cem\u003eCurcuma longa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful tropical herb with lush green foliage that gives any garden a stunning tropical look. 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