Definitions
Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at zantedeschia.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Zantedeschia.
Examples
-
But is the Wikipedia page for Calla correct in stating that Zantedeschia used to be part of Calla?
-
Even if Zantedeschia was once part of Calla such names get mixed up all the time.
-
The photographer, Tom Harnish, writes that Zantedeschia is often misnamed Calla: Zantedeschia is a different genus than Calla – not a small distinction if you consider that dogs and cats are two different genera Canidae and Felidae.
-
Even if Zantedeschia was once part of Calla such names get mixed up all the time.
-
Well, Calla and Zantedeschia are both members of the Arum family, Aracea.
-
But is the Wikipedia page for Calla correct in stating that Zantedeschia used to be part of Calla?
-
Zantedeschia elliottiana – yellow or golden arum lily.
-
Zantedeschia elliottiana was the previous entry in this blog.
-
Zantedeschia, shown here, are from tropical Africa, and should not be confused with the smaller white calla that grows in bogs of northern Europe, Asia, and North America.
-
Zantedeschia elliottiana – yellow or golden arum lily.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.