Canna edulis (

Cana edulis is an erect, herbaceous perennial plant producing clumps of stem up to 3m tall with large leaves  up to 60cm long and 18cm wide. The stems arise from a very large, thick and tuber-like rhizomes. The plant  has appearance  lIke a small banana. 

The plant is cultivated for its edible rooting .

Canna edulis taste surprisingly similar to  mashed potato or water  chestnuts, very delicious boiled, mashed and smothered  in butter. 

Spring sowing, full sun