Canna x generalis L.H.Bailey
Garden Canna
Erect, glabrous rhizomatous, herb grow up to 1-2 m leaves elliptic, up to 45 cm long and 25 cm wide, apex acute flowers single or pairs, variety color ranging from red, orange,pink, yellow fruit capsule 2-3 cm long
Ornamental plant. the seeds used to make jewelry or as the rattling components in musical instruments like the kayamb. medicinal. used feed cattle. the roots yield a starch within is easy to digest and reportedly is very delicious. The young shoots are also edible and eaten as nutritious vegetables.
New: Canna x hybrid
Canna x generalis Guillaumin
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