Category:Scitamineous

Scit`a*min"e*ous, a. Etym: [nl. sciamineosus, fr. Scitamineze, fr. L. Scitamentum a delicacy, dainty.] (bot.)

Defn: of or pertaining to a natural order of plants (scitamimeæ), Mostly tropical herbs, including the ginger, indian shot, banana, and The plants producing turmeric and arrowroot.