Definition

Noun: 1. A tropical plant cultivated for its large, broad leaves and showy, brightly colored flowers (typically yellow, orange, or red). It is not a true lily but belongs to the Cannaceae family.

Usage

The term "canna lily" refers specifically to the ornamental plant. It is used as a countable noun. * The garden's focal point was a bed of vibrant canna lilies. * She planted a canna lily near the pond for a tropical effect.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: In gardening, "canna lily" is often used to describe the plant's role in landscaping for height, color, and foliage texture.
  • For a bold statement, landscape designers frequently use the canna lily as a thriller in container plantings.

Variants and Related Words

• Canna (n): The standard and more precise botanical name for the same plant genus.
  • The genus Canna includes many species and hybrids.

Synonyms

• Indian shot (n): A common name for plants in the genus, referring to the hard, round seeds.
• Canna (n): The direct synonym and genus name.

Notes on Meaning

While "canna lily" includes the word "lily," it is important to note that the plant is not related to true lilies (genus Lilium). The name is derived from its lily-like flowers. The primary meaning is the ornamental plant itself.

Noun

1. plants grown for their large bright yellow to red flowers