bandana-of-the-Everglades
Canna flaccida Salisb.
Canna flaccida, known as bandana-of-the-Everglades, is a species in the genus Canna of the family Cannaceae. It is native to wetlands in the south-central and southeastern United States, from Texas to South Carolina. It has also become naturalized in various regions including India, the Philippines, Mexico, Panama, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Peru, and southern Brazil.
Description
Canna flaccida, described by Salisb. in 1791, is a wetland plant native to the United States. Its range includes states such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana. It has spread beyond its native range and is now found in parts of the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Southeast Asia. The species is part of the Cannaceae family and is recognized for its adaptability to moist environments.
Other common names
bandana-of-the-Evergladesgolden cannabandanna of the Everglades
Distribution
TW · ZA · Baleares · IN · PH · Alabama · Brazil South · Cuba · Dominican Republic · Florida · Georgia · India · Louisiana · Mexico Central · Mexico Gulf · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest · Panamá · Peru · Philippines · South Carolina · Texas
Synonyms
Canna flaccidaCanna flavaCanna glauca var. flavaCanna reevesiiEurystylus flaccidusEurystylus reevesiiCanna glauca var. flaccidaEurystylus flaccida
