canna edulis
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Definition
Noun: * Canna edulis: A species of canna plant cultivated primarily for its large, edible rhizomes (underground stems), which are a source of starch. It is also known as achira or edible canna.
Usage
- The term "Canna edulis" is used specifically to refer to this plant species in botanical, agricultural, and culinary contexts. It names the plant itself.
- Example: "Farmers in the Andes have cultivated for centuries as a food crop."
Advanced Usage
- The starch extracted from the rhizomes of is sometimes called "canna starch" or "achira starch" and can be used similarly to other starches like arrowroot or cornstarch.
- Example: "The rhizome of can be cooked and eaten like a vegetable or processed into a fine, digestible starch."
Variants and Related Words
- Achira: A common name for , particularly in South America.
- Edible canna: A descriptive English name for the plant.
- Queensland arrowroot: A name sometimes used, though it can cause confusion with true arrowroot ().
- Canna indica: A closely related ornamental species. is sometimes considered a variety or subspecies of .
Synonyms
- Achira
- Edible canna
Notes on Meaning
- Botanical Meaning: Specifically refers to the plant species within the genus (family Cannaceae) valued for its edible parts.
- Culinary/Economic Meaning: Refers to the plant as a source of food and starch. It is not typically grown as an ornamental flower like other canna species.
Noun
- canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained