Large-leaved canna lily
Canna tuerckheimii

Family: Cannaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Rhizomes - starch, root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Canna anahuacensis Kraenzl.; Canna coccinea var. sylvestris (Roscoe) Regel; Canna curviflora Horan.; Canna gemella Nees & Mart.; Canna gigantea F. Delaroche; Canna gigantea Desf.; Canna latifolia Mill.; Canna neglecta Weinm.; Canna sylvestris Roscoe; Canna violacea Bouche;