Consider the following matches:

Asafoetida - Gum

Saffron - Stigma

Turmeric - Underground root

Clove - Flower bud

Which among the above matches is / are correct?

Question

Asafoetida - Gum: Correct. Asafoetida is the dried latex or gum obtained from the rhizome or tap roots of certain plants.
Saffron - Stigma: Correct. Saffron is derived from the dried purple stigmas of the saffron crocus flower.
Turmeric - Underground root: Incorrect. Turmeric is made from the underground stems (rhizomes) of the turmeric plant. It appears like a root but actually is a pseudo-root.
Clove - Flower bud: Correct. Cloves are derived from the dried flower buds of the clove tree.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

Only 1, 2 & 4

Asafoetida - Gum: Correct. Asafoetida is the dried latex or gum obtained from the rhizome or tap roots of certain plants.
Saffron - Stigma: Correct. Saffron is derived from the dried purple stigmas of the saffron crocus flower.
Turmeric - Underground root: Incorrect. Turmeric is made from the underground stems (rhizomes) of the turmeric plant. It appears like a root but actually is a pseudo-root.
Clove - Flower bud: Correct. Cloves are derived from the dried flower buds of the clove tree.

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