ACHIRA ( Canna indica ) - in explore
oots, shoots, flowers, and young seeds are edible.
Native to the American Tropics, Canna indica (Achira) was a main root crop grown by South American Natives, reported by Spanish explorers.
The leaves, rhizomes, shoots, flowers, and seeds are edible and cultivated for food, tamale wrappers, biodegradable plants, starch, and alcohol throughout the tropics.
Starch Properties
Achira starch contains 31% amylose.
Granules are spheric, oval, or elliptical, ranging in size from 26 to 67 µm, affecting their swelling power and water absorption capacity.
Cultivation and History
Canna indica has been cultivated for over 4000 years as a food crop in Central and South America.
The plant can grow up to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it a member of the Cannaceae family.
ACHIRA ( Canna indica ) - in explore
oots, shoots, flowers, and young seeds are edible.
Native to the American Tropics, Canna indica (Achira) was a main root crop grown by South American Natives, reported by Spanish explorers.
The leaves, rhizomes, shoots, flowers, and seeds are edible and cultivated for food, tamale wrappers, biodegradable plants, starch, and alcohol throughout the tropics.
Starch Properties
Achira starch contains 31% amylose.
Granules are spheric, oval, or elliptical, ranging in size from 26 to 67 µm, affecting their swelling power and water absorption capacity.
Cultivation and History
Canna indica has been cultivated for over 4000 years as a food crop in Central and South America.
The plant can grow up to 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide, making it a member of the Cannaceae family.