Canna Linnaeus. Common name: Canna.
A genus of about 10-25 species, of tropical and warm temperate America.
Key advice:The petals are generally sepaloid and green (but sometimes brightly colored and petaloid); the showy, colored portions of the flower are the staminodes.
References: Kress & Prince (2000) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2000); Kubitzki (1998e) In Kubitzki (1998b). Show full citations.
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© Keith Bradley | Canna flaccida | Original Image ⭷
© Bruce A. Sorrie | Canna flaccida | Original Image ⭷
© Austin R. Kelly, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Austin R. Kelly | Canna indica source | Original Image ⭷ Warning: was NOT research grade.Feedback
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