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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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Observation

Location

Miguel Hidalgo, CDMX

Observed

October, 2:32 PM

Weather

Mostly Cloudy, 69F

Shared

October 7, 2026

Also known as

African Arrowroot
Canna Plurituberosa
Cannon
Indian Canna
Indian Shot

Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Zingiberales

Family

Cannaceae

Genus

Canna