The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa
Wild Canna
Afrikaans name: Tuinkanna
Photo © Steven Herbert
Canna indica
Wild Cannas originate from tropical America and are not indigenous to South Africa.
This plant grows to a height of around 1.5 metres. The leaves grow to about 45 cm in length.
The flowers are orange-red in colour and attract some sunbirds.
References and further reading
A Photographic Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa - Author: Braam van Wyk - Year Published: 2000 - Page: 80Visit our sister site Nature on your doorstep
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