Ginger Ginger is the spice produced from the rhizomes of the Zingiber officinale, a tropical perennial herb in the same family as turmeric and cardamom (Zingiberaceae). Learn more about ginger here. Related Articles: ClovesNutmegMaceAllspiceGrains of ParadiseBlack PepperGreen CardamomCorianderBasilLemongrass« Back to Glossary Index