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.
Usage Examples
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
- canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained