CANNA FLOWER OR BIJAINTI

                                                 Scientific classification
                                                   Kingdom: Plantae
                                                (unranked): Angiosperms
                                                (unranked): Monocots
                                               (unranked): Commelinids
                                                       Order: Zingiberales
                                                    Family: Cannaceae
                                                    Genus: Canna


Canna is the only member of the Liliopsida Class (monocot group).The genus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the New World, from the southern United States (southern South Carolina west to southern Texas) and south to northern Argentina.Canna cultivars are grown in most countries, even those with territory above the Arctic Circle.

The first species of Canna introduced to Europe was C. indica L., which was imported from the East Indies, though the species originated from the Americas. Charles de l'Ecluse, who first described and sketched C. indica indicates this origin, and states that it was given the name of indica, not because the plant is from India, in Asia, but because this species was originally transported from America.

Without exception, all Canna species that have been introduced into Europe can be traced back to the Americas, and it can be asserted with confidence that Canna is solely an American genus. If Asia and Africa provided some of the early introductions, they were only varieties resulting from C. indica and C. glauca cultivars that have been grown for a long time in India and Africa, with both species imported from Central and South America. Canna is an American genus, as pointed out by Lamarck

Some species and many cultivars are widely grown in the garden in temperate and sub-tropical regions. Sometimes, they are also grown as potted plants. A large number of ornamental cultivars have been developed. They can be used in herbaceous borders, tropical plantings, and as a patio or decking plant.Internationally, cannas are one of the most popular garden plants and a large horticultural industry depends on the plant.

The seeds are used as the mobile elements of the kayamb, a musical instrument from Réunion, as well as the hosho, a gourd rattle from Zimbabwe, where the seeds are known as "hota" seeds.
    In more remote regions of India, cannas are fermented to produce alcohol.
    The plant yields a fibre—from the stem.
    A fibre obtained from the leaves is used for making paper.They make a light tan brown paper.
    A purple dye is obtained from the seed.Smoke from the burning leaves is said to be insecticidal.
    Cannas are used to extract many undesirable pollutants in a wetland environment as they have a high tolerance to contaminants.Cannas are largely free of pests.Cannas are remarkably free of disease.
                                In Thailand, cannas are a traditional gift for Father's Day.
                In Vietnam, canna starch is used to make cellophane noodles known as miến dong.
                              
                                                                             

                                

                                Camera used in photography-Canon Power Shot SX150 IS