canna

/ˈkænə/

Other forms: cannas

Definitions of canna

1. noun

   any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers
   types:

   Canna generalis, canna lily

   plants grown for their large bright yellow to red flowers

   Canna edulis, Canna indica, achira, arrowroot, indian shot

   canna grown especially for its edible rootstock from which arrowroot starch is obtained

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests