Definition

Noun: 1. A plant of the genus Zantedeschia with a yellow floral bract: "golden calla" refers to any of several cultivated calla lily varieties characterized by a prominent yellow spathe (a large, showy bract that surrounds the actual flowers).

Usage

• The term is used specifically in horticulture and botany to describe and categorize these ornamental plants.
• It is a common name, not a formal botanical species name.

Examples

• "The garden's centerpiece was a vibrant bed of golden callas."
• "She prefers golden callas over the traditional white ones for her floral arrangements."
• "Golden calla plants require well-drained soil and partial shade."

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in plant catalogs and gardening guides to distinguish yellow-flowered cultivars from other varieties, such as the common white calla () or those with pink or black spathes.

Variants and Related Words

• Yellow calla: A direct synonym.
• Calla lily / Arum lily: General common names for plants in the genera and related .
• Zantedeschia: The genus name.
• Spathe: The specialized leaf or bract that is the colorful part of the inflorescence.

Synonyms

• Yellow calla lily
• Yellow arum lily

Notes

• The "golden calla" is not typically a wild species but a cultivated form. The most commonly cultivated yellow calla is (Golden Calla Lily) or hybrids derived from it.
• All parts of the golden calla plant are poisonous if ingested.

Noun

1. any of several callas of the genus Zantedeschia having yellow spathes