Which plant provides both a spice and a dye?

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(B) Turmeric $(Curcuma 	ext{ } longa)$ is a plant that belongs to the family $Zingiberaceae$. It is widely used as a spice in cooking for its flavor

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(B) Turmeric $(Curcuma 	ext{ } longa)$ is a plant that belongs to the family $Zingiberaceae$. It is widely used as a spice in cooking for its flavor and color. Additionally, it contains a pigment called curcumin, which is used as a natural yellow dye in textiles and food industries.

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