Canna

8.6

A tall garden plant with large leaves and bright flowers that grows in warm places

noun
/ˈkænə/

Specialized

: canna

Examples

So we'll take our canna and kind of just rest it right down in that well and then put soil around the top, maybe a little bit more.
The vibrant blooms of canna flowers added a tropical touch to the garden.
In warmer climates, many gardeners choose canna plants for their striking foliage and bright flowers.
She decided to plant canna bulbs in her yard to create a colorful summer display.

Compounds

Canna indica

Specialized

9.8

A plant that people grow for its edible roots used to make arrowroot starch

canna lily

6.1

A tropical plant with large colorful flowers and broad leaves

Canna edulis

Specialized

9.5

A plant grown for its starchy root to make arrowroot flour

Canna generalis

Specialized

9.5

A garden plant with large bright yellow to red flowers

Surface Forms

Canna singular

Cannas plural

Etymology

The word Canna comes from the Latin canna, which means 'reed' or 'hollow stem', and it is the same root as the English word cane. That's why the plant was named Canna: its tall, reed-like stems and large leaves make it look like a big garden reed.