Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Canna Indica | Indian Shot, Kardali

Canna Indica | Indian Shot, Kardali

Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Cannaceae
Genus: Canna
Species: C. indica
Binomial name
Canna indica


Common Names – Indian Shot, Kardali
A perennial herb with tuberous root stock; bears small but vivid red and yellow flowers.
Found almost everywhere constantly in blossom