22,981 observationsNot Evaluated
Indian shot
Canna indica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Zingiberales ›Family: Cannaceae ›Genus: Canna
About
Canna indica, commonly known as Indian shot, African arrowroot, edible canna, purple arrowroot, Sierra Leone arrowroot, is a plant species in the family Cannaceae. It is native to much of South America, Central America, the West Indies, Mexico, and the southeastern United States (Florida, Texas, Louisiana, and South Carolina). It is also naturalized in much of Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Indian shot is Canna indica.
- The Indian shot has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
- Indian shot belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Indian shot belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Indian shot belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Indian shot belongs to the order Zingiberales.
- Indian shot belongs to the family Cannaceae.
- Indian shot belongs to the genus Canna.