The large, luscious foliage of Canna indica originating from single stems is dark green with purple-red markings, giving this plant a tropical feel.
The large, luscious foliage of Canna indica originating from single stems is dark green with purple-red markings, giving this plant a tropical feel. These are then followed by bright red or orange flowers and spiky seedheads. The seeds are often used for jewelery or in rattles. The name Canna originates from the Celtic word for a cane or reed. The species is ‘indica’ relating to the fact that it was originally introduced to Europe from the West Indies. Canna indica is also known as ‘Indian shot’ because the small, round black seeds resemble shotgun pellets. The plant itself can be used for the treatment of industrial waste waters through constructed wetlands. It is effective for the removal of high organic load, color and chlorinated organic compounds from paper mill. Canna indica has been a minor food crop cultivated by indigenous peoples of the Americas for thousands of years. wastewater. -
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Location: Finca Luna Nueva, San Isidro de Penas Blancas, La Fortuuna, Alajuela, Pocosol, Chachagua, Costa Rica
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