What is ararot in marathi?
The species Canna indica L. is known by the common name Ararot in Turkish.
The species Maranta arundinacea L. is known by the common name Ararot in Turkish. It is known by the common name Arārot in Hindi.
- Canna indica L.
Canna Indica (Indian Shot) is not from India, but is native to the West Indies and Tropical America. It is a perennial plant cultivated both for its seeds and its rhizomes (underground stems) for thousand of years. The rhizomes can be starchy and sweet while ripe seeds are strung into rosaries by Buddhists and Muslims. Hawaiians make ornamental garlands (leis) using the seeds as well as in rattles used in hula dances.
In Marathi, Ararot (Canna indica L.) is known by Daevakeli or Kardali.
- Maranta arundinacea L.
Maranta arundinacea (arrowroot, maranta, or West Indian arrowroot) is a large, perennial herb which probably originated in the Amazonian rainforest. It is one of the earliest known vegetables to have been cultivated in prehistoric South America. Marantas are grown primarily for their rhizomes (tubers). Its starch and flour are used in a variety of preparations and arrowroot is also considered an easily digestible food suitable for both infants and convalescents.
In Marathi, Ararot (Maranta arundinacea L.) is known by Aara root or Tavkil.
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