Plant of the day
Maranta arundinacea
ArrowrootHerb
Maranta arundinacea, also known as arrowroot, maranta, West Indian arrowroot, obedience plant or Bermuda arrowroot is a large, perennial herb found in rainforest habitats of the Americas, but cultivated in tropical regions worldwide.
FamilyMarantaceae
GenusMaranta
NativeCaribbean
LifespanPerennial
History & Culture
History, cultural references, and traditional context for Maranta arundinacea.
Historical Background
Maranta arundinacea, also known as arrowroot, maranta, West Indian arrowroot, obedience plant or Bermuda arrowroot is a large, perennial herb found in rainforest habitats of the Americas, but cultivated in tropical regions worldwide.
Cultural Significance
Timeline: Journey Through Time
Arrowroot has cultural context that is still being expanded.