Canna Indica arrowroot
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What it is
Arrowroot is a tropical and subtropical perennial plant native of Central America, South America, and the West Indies. Its primary habitats are sites with heavy rain-fall, disturbed areas, roadsides, and the outskirts of villages.
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How to use it
It has been cultivated as a food crop for over 4000 years in Central and South America. The tubers may be eaten raw or cooked.
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Container tips
Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil, kept moist.
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