What is Maranta arundinacea L. in english?

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 English, Maranta arundinacea L. is known by Arrowroot, Bermuda arrowroot, St. Vincent arrowroot, or West Indian arrowroot.