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Maranta

Maranta Meaning & Definition
Maranta Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Maranta?

[n] any of numerous herbs of the genus Maranta having tuberous starchy roots and large sheathing leaves

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See Also | American arrowroot | arrowroot | genus Maranta | herb | herbaceous plant | Maranta arundinaceae | obedience plant

Maranta In Webster's Dictionary

\Ma*ran"ta\, n. [NL.] (Bot.) A genus of endogenous plants found in tropical America, and some species also in India. They have tuberous roots containing a large amount of starch, and from one species ({Maranta arundinacea}) arrowroot is obtained. Many kinds are cultivated for ornament.

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