canna

American  

[kan-uh] / ˈkæn ə /

noun

1. any of various tropical plants of the genus Canna, cultivated for their large, usually brightly colored leaves and showy flowers.

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canna British  

/ ˈkænə /

noun

1. any of various tropical plants constituting the genus Canna, having broad leaves and red or yellow showy flowers for which they are cultivated: family Cannaceae

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Etymology

Origin of canna

1655–65; < New Latin, Latin: reed; cane

Example Sentences

Seasonal plantings of red-flowering canna and a scarlet abutilon add summer color and set a color scheme for garden accessories.

From Seattle Times

If you've already had frost in your area, your gladiolas, dahlias, and cannas will likely have died back.

From Salon

She showed me images of a wren nesting in a gourd, a tree frog ensconced in an orchid basket, a goldfinch taking nesting material she put out and a hummingbird supping from a canna flower.

From Washington Post

From the canna planted by the corner of the porch in spring to the hanging basket of petunias perched nearby, many plants that provide seasonal garden color aren’t winter-hardy.

From New York Times

The dense planting includes black mondo grass; red bananas; tall, deep purple dahlias; and massive red canna lilies that tower behind the sculpture.

From Seattle Times