Cannaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the genus Canna.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The flowering plant family Cannaceae is coextensive with the genus Canna and both are commonly known as cannas or canna lilies.
- The Cannaceae family comprises around 50 species with the genus Canna, and its distribution is usually found in the subtropical regions of the world.
- The Cannaceae family is closely related to the Marantaceae and Zingiberaceae families, and it shares some characteristics with the genus Canna.
- The Cannaceae family, along with the genus Canna, has been a subject of interest in the field of horticulture due to its ornamental value.
- In botanical classification, the Cannaceae family is coextensive with the genus Canna, which is characterized by its large, showy flowers and edible rhizomes.