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Cannaceae
Canna

not marked as a favorite taxon *Canna glauca Linnaeus. Common name: Maraca Amarilla, Brazilian Arrow-wood. Phenology: Jun-Sep. Habitat: Moist disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of tropical America.

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Origin/Endemic status: Neotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = FNA22, K4, Tx, WH3; = n/a — RAB. Basionym: Canna glauca L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Canna glauca - FNA22

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

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