Ginger Root Collection

Ginger, Zingiber officinale. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4985599 Ginger, Zingiber officinale. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Chili peppers, limes, ginger and garlic for sale at Đồng Xuan
Chili peppers, limes, ginger and garlic for sale at Đồng Xuan Market, Hoan Kiếm District, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Chili peppers, limes, ginger and garlic for sale at Dong Xuan Market, Hoan Kiem District, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Ginger or ginger root, Zingiber officinale, Amomum zingiber, Gingembre
5324457 Ginger or ginger root, Zingiber officinale, Amomum zingiber, Gingembre by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Ginger or ginger root, Zingiber officinale, Amomum zingiber)

Still Life with a Ginger Jar and Eggplants, 1893-94. Creator: Paul Cezanne
Still Life with a Ginger Jar and Eggplants, 1893-94

Flowers: Dandelion, Caraway, Elder, Garlic, Coltsfoot, Ginger Root, c1940

Ginger engraving 1895
Meyers Konversations-Lexikon. Ein Nachschlagewerk des allgemeinen Wissens, 5th edition 17 volumes Bibliographisches Institut - Leipzig 1895-1897

Pickled preserved and crystallized ginger pieces, close up

Ginger root and candied ginger in a glass jar

Partially grated fresh ginger rhizome, close up

Zingiber officinale, Ginger root and finely diced ginger, close up

Fermented Ginger Beer (LM) C014 / 1695
Fermented ginger beer. Light micrograph of fermented ginger beer under differential interference contrast, showing yeast and ginger root debris. Magnfication x1625 (x385 at 10cm wide)

Fermented Ginger Beer (LM) C014 / 1694
Fermented ginger beer. Light micrograph of fermented ginger beer under phase contrast, showing yeast and ginger root debris. Magnfication x1625 (x385 at 10cm wide)

Ginger root on a market stall

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Ginger root, also known as Zingiber officinale or Amomum zingiber, is a versatile and aromatic spice that adds a unique flavor to various dishes. At Dong Xuan Market in Hoan Kiem District, you can find an array of vibrant ingredients like chili peppers, limes, ginger, and garlic for sale. The market's bustling atmosphere invites you to explore the diverse culinary offerings. In art history, it has made appearances in renowned works such as "Still Life with a Ginger Jar and Eggplants" by Paul Cezanne. This painting beautifully captures the essence of this humble ingredient alongside other elements of nature. The medicinal properties have been recognized for centuries. In an illustration from "Virtues Household Physician, " published in London 1924, we see dandelion, caraway, elderflower, garlic cloves, coltsfoot leaves - all accompanied by the powerful presence of ginger root. These plants were valued for their healing qualities. From pickled preserved pieces to crystallized delights showcased close up in photographs; ginger takes on different forms while retaining its distinct taste. A glass jar filled with both candied and fresh ginger rhizomes offers a visual treat that entices your senses. Whether it's used partially grated or finely diced in recipes like "Just Dessert" by William Michael Harnett from 1891 or incorporated into traditional medicine practices as depicted in an engraving from 1895 - the versatility knows no bounds. So next time you come across this knobby rhizome at Dong Xuan Market or any local grocery store near you; remember its rich cultural significance and embrace its flavorsome potential in your own culinary adventures.