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Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX
Canna indica
Cleopatra Canna Lily
The primary subject is a flowering plant identified as Canna indica. This identification is based on the large, showy, and asymmetrical flowers characteristic of the Canna genus. The specific coloration, featuring a vibrant mix of solid red and yellow petals, with some yellow petals heavily freckled with red spots, is a common pattern found in cultivars of this species. The presence of a central spike of dark, unopened buds and large, simple green leaves further supports this classification.
Overview
Conservation
Not evaluated
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 the Americas and naturalized elsewhere. The edible rhizomes are a source of starch.
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Location
Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX
Observed
October, 2:32 PM
Weather
Mostly Cloudy, 69F
Shared
October 7, 2026
Also known as
Taxonomy
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Family
Cannaceae
Genus
Canna





