meaning of maranta
1. A genus of endogenous plants found in tropical America, and some species also in India. They have tuberous roots containing a large amount of starch, and from one species (Maranta arundinacea) arrowroot is obtained. Many kinds are cultivated for ornament.
2. any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves
Related Words
maranta | maranta arundinaceae | marantaceae |
