Canna indica

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Definition

Noun: 1. A perennial tropical plant: Canna indica is a species of flowering plant in the family Cannaceae. It is characterized by large, broad leaves and clusters of showy, typically red or orange, flowers. 2. A source of edible starch: This plant is cultivated, especially in tropical regions, for its rhizomes (underground stems), which are edible and can be processed to yield a starch similar to arrowroot.

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Advanced Usage
  • Botanical/Latin Name: The term is primarily used in botanical, horticultural, and agricultural contexts to specify this particular species, distinguishing it from other ornamental canna lilies.
    • The study focused on the starch extraction efficiency of Canna indica compared to other tuberous plants.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common names: This species is also known by several common names, including Indian shot, African arrowroot, and Queensland arrowroot.
  • Canna lily: A general term for plants in the genus, often used ornamentally. is one specific species within this group.
  • Rhizome: The underground plant stem from which grows and which is the edible part.
Synonyms
  • Indian shot (common name)
  • African arrowroot (common name, highlighting its use)
Notes on Meaning
  • The "indica" in its botanical name refers to India, reflecting its historical association with the region, though the plant is native to much of the tropical Americas and the Caribbean.
  • Its primary meanings are fixed to the plant itself and its agricultural use. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses.
Noun
  1. canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained

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