Cannaceae

A family of rhizomatous herbs consisting of one genus, Canna, and some 50 species worldwide.  [FNSW].  Represented in the Hortus by a handful of ornamental plants, mostly varieties of Canna indica.

Plants in this Family

1. Canna glauca L
2. Canna indica L.
3. Canna indica L. var. coccinea (Mill.) Ait.
4. Canna indica L. var. patens Ait.
5. Canna iridiflora Ruiz & Pav.