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In order to introduce colours to the large white calla lilies, like the many colours available in the dwarf summer calla lilies, attempts have been made to hybridise Z. aethiopica with Z. elliotiana. These have resulted in albino progeny, which are non-viable. [citation needed]
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In modern cultivation, numerous color variations have been developed, ranging from white with splashes of other colors to bright yellow through to deep purple, almost black, spathes. Various forms are commonly sold in stores and garden centers, both as potted plants or as bare-root rhizomes to be planted outdoors.
Calla lily is a common name of several members of the family, Araceae. It may refer to: Calla palustris; Zantedeschia generally Zantedeschia aethiopica specifically;
Zantedeschia rehmannii, the pink arum lily, pink calla, or red calla lily, is a herbaceous ornamental plant in the family Araceae. [4] It (or its cultivar(s)) is a recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society 's Award of Garden Merit .
Lilium (/ ˈ l ɪ l i ə m / LIL-ee-əm) [3] is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large and often prominent flowers. Lilies are a group of flowering plants which are important in culture and literature in much of the world.
A purple dye is obtained from the seed. [25] Smoke from the burning leaves is said to be insecticidal. [25] Cannas are used to extract many undesirable pollutants in a wetland environment as they have a high tolerance to contaminants. [26] [27] In Thailand, cannas are a traditional gift for Father's Day.
Nymphaea nouchali, often known by its synonym Nymphaea stellata, or by common names blue lotus, [3] star lotus, red water lily, dwarf aquarium lily, blue water lily, blue star water lily or manel flower, is a water lily of genus Nymphaea. It is native to southern and eastern parts of Asia, and is the national flower of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.