canna

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A gardener plants a canna in a sunny flower bed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A tropical plant: Any plant belonging to the genus Canna, characterized by large, broad leaves that sheath the stem and producing tall spikes of brightly colored, showy flowers.

Usage

The word "canna" is used specifically as a botanical term to refer to these ornamental plants. It is typically used in gardening, horticulture, and botanical contexts. - The garden's border was filled with vibrant red and yellow cannas. - Cannas are popular for adding a tropical feel to temperate gardens. - She is an expert on cultivating different canna varieties.

Advanced Usage

• As a mass noun: The word can sometimes be used in a collective sense to refer to the plants as a group or type.
  • The landscaping design featured a lot of canna for its dramatic foliage.

Variants and Related Words

• Canna lily: A common name for plants of the genus , although they are not true lilies.
  • The canna lilies by the pond are in full bloom.

Synonyms

• Indian shot (a common name for , a species within the genus).

Học thuật

Noun

1. any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers