Canna Flower Pronunciation. Any of a genus Canna of the canna family of broad-leaved tropical plants often grown for ornament because of the striking foliage and brilliant flowers. Pronunciation of canna with 2 audio pronunciations.
2000 JG Ballard Super-Cannes Fourth Estate 2011 p. Sometimes called canna lilies these perennials are unrelated to true lilies. N as in knee NIY.
Noun 1 any plant of the genus Canna having large sheathing leaves and clusters of large showy flowers Show Examples 1 Semi-tropical natives such as dahlias gladioli begonias canna caladium elephant ears oxalis and other tender summer-flowering bulbs will not make it through the winter outside of the warmest climate zones.
For especially dramatic container plants try the summer flower bulbs for starters. Entry 1 of 2. CANNA LILY noun Sense 1. English pronunciation guide.