Maranta Arundinaceae (Noun)
Meaning
White-flowered West Indian plant whose root yields arrowroot starch.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Maranta arundinaceae plant has been a valuable crop for centuries due to its versatile starch-producing roots.
- In traditional Caribbean medicine, the rhizomes of Maranta arundinaceae were used to treat a variety of ailments.
- The root of the Maranta arundinaceae is harvested, dried, and processed to create arrowroot powder, a gluten-free alternative.
- The plant Maranta arundinaceae, native to the West Indies, was brought to the United States for its economic potential.
- The tubers of Maranta arundinaceae can be used in place of other starchy vegetables, providing an alternative in local cuisines.