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"Calathea villosa; 1. a flower cut open; 2. a transverse section of the ovary; 3. a perpendicular section of it; 4. a section of the seed of Canna; 5. a section of its embryo." -Lindley, 1853

Calathea

"Calathea villosa; 1. a flower cut open; 2. a transverse section of the ovary; 3. a perpendicular section…

The parts of the canna flower are labeled. Sepals (s), petals (ccc), style (e), staminodia (aaab), flower lip (b), anther (f).

Parts of the Canna Flower

The parts of the canna flower are labeled. Sepals (s), petals (ccc), style (e), staminodia (aaab), flower…

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The plant grows between three and six feet tall. This plant is native to the West Indies.

Habit of Canna Indica

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The plant grows between three and six feet tall. This…

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The flowers are large with light yellow and red divisions. The leaves are also large and alternate along the stem.

Flowers and Leaves of Canna Indica

The common name of canna indica is Indian Reed. The flowers are large with light yellow and red divisions.…

Canna speciosa flowers are both yellow and red. The flowers have two petals. The lip of the flower is spotted.

Flowering Spike of Canna Speciosa

Canna speciosa flowers are both yellow and red. The flowers have two petals. The lip of the flower is…

The French or flowering canna is a modern variety. It is a dwarf form.

French Canna

The French or flowering canna is a modern variety. It is a dwarf form.

Italia cannas are also known as orchid flowered cannas. The flowers are soft and have flowing iris-like outlines.

Italia Canna

Italia cannas are also known as orchid flowered cannas. The flowers are soft and have flowing iris-like…

The modern flowering canna is a dwarf form. It differs from old tall, small flowering forms.

Modern Flowering Canna

The modern flowering canna is a dwarf form. It differs from old tall, small flowering forms.

Old time canna plants were tall and long jointed. The flowers were small and late.

Old Time Canna

Old time canna plants were tall and long jointed. The flowers were small and late.

Illustrated is the stool of canna showing how it may be divided. They can be directly planted in the ground.

Stool of Canna

Illustrated is the stool of canna showing how it may be divided. They can be directly planted in the…

"This is a genus worthy of cultivation in all collections, as its lively flowers are produced in great abundance and at all seasons; many species are now in our collections; and a rich light soil suits all of them best. They are propagated by divisions of the roots or by seeds, which they produce in abundance."—Heinrich, 1887

Cannas

"This is a genus worthy of cultivation in all collections, as its lively flowers are produced in great…