Genus Canna (Noun)
Meaning
Type and sole genus of the Cannaceae: perennial lily-like herbs of New World tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Canna is a type of plant commonly used in tropical gardens for its ornamental flowers and foliage.
- Canna, the sole genus of the Cannaceae family, is native to the New World tropics and consists of about 10 species.
- The genus Canna is characterized by its large, showy flowers and banana-like leaves, making it a popular choice for landscape design.
- The Cannaceae family is composed of a single genus, Canna, which is widely cultivated in warm climates for its edible rhizomes and attractive blooms.
- Plants in the genus Canna are often mistaken for ginger or heliconia due to their similar appearance, but are actually more closely related to bananas and bird of paradise flowers.