Ginger, as a spice or whole, is a root. That root is able to sprout after being harvested, making whole raw ginger a good investment in my opinion.
Ginger that is used in cooking is a rhizome or a modified part of the stem, that is found under the ground - not a root.
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Ginger is a spice
Potato is classed as a root crop, Ginger is a semi-root, and onion is a bulb. Ginger is open to interpretation, so I would say it is a fibrous root, and enjoy my home-brew ginger beer!
Ginger ale is actually made from the ginger root.
vegetative propogation
Yes, ginger is a tuber.
probably. my guess is that ginger root is the whole thing, and ground ginger would be chopped up/finely ground ginger root.
Yes, a ginger has a tap root.
is mace similar to ginger root
Ginger is a spice
Yes. Plain Ginger Root Is Gluten Free.
should ginger root be taken before, with or after meals
It is the root, of the ginger plant.