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Maranta arundinacea

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Maranta arundinacea, also known as arrowroot, maranta, West Indian arrowroot, obedience plant or Bermuda arrowroot is a large, perennial herb found in rainforest habitats of the Americas, but cultivated in tropical regions worldwide.

FamilyMarantaceae
GenusMaranta
NativeCaribbean
LifespanPerennial

About Maranta arundinacea

Maranta arundinacea, also known as arrowroot, maranta, West Indian arrowroot, obedience plant or Bermuda arrowroot is a large, perennial herb found in rainforest habitats of the Americas, but cultivated in tropical regions worldwide.

Common Names

EnglishArrowroot
हिन्दीअरारोट
मराठीआरारूट
தமிழ்கூகைக் கிழங்கு
മലയാളംകൂവ

Native Range

Caribbean is listed as part of the native range.

Native to Caribbean, Central America, South America.

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Key Features

  • Tagged as Herb
  • Tagged as Perennial
  • Tagged as Evergreen

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Maranta arundinacea, also known as arrowroot, maranta, West Indian arrowroot, obedience plant or Bermuda arrowroot is a large, perennial herb found in rainforest habitats of the Americas, but cultivated in tropical regions worldwide.

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