Is the calla lily a herbaceous plant? An article to introduce you to the calla lily

Other names of the calla lily

The calla lily has several common names, such as Henyutou, Langdu flower, wild taro, mountain taro, big-root taro, big-worm taro, Tianyu, Tianmeng; when used as an ornamental plant it is called Dishu Guanyin, because if the ambient humidity is too high, water will drip down from its broad leaves; its flower is a spadix inflorescence, with a large green spathe on the outside, opening into a boat shape, like a seated Guanyin.

Growth habits of the calla lily

The calla lily is a perennial herb with broad leaves. In northern China it must overwinter indoors, while in the south it can grow in the open ground. The corm and leaves can be used medicinally, but they are toxic, and the leaf juice will cause poisoning if it enters the mouth. What is called calla lily in Taiwan, China refers to the Zantedeschia.

Geographical distribution of the calla lily

The calla lily is mainly found in central-southern, western to southeastern Yunnan Province, in tropical rainforests and wild banana forests at an altitude of 200-1100 m. It is also found in Sichuan, Guizhou, Hunan, Jiangxi, Guangxi, Guangdong and the coastal islands, and Fujian, Taiwan, China.

Abroad it is distributed in Bangladesh, northeastern India (Khasia Hills), Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand to the Philippines.

Flower language of the calla lily

A white calla lily given to classmates and friends has the flower language of "youthful vitality" a yellow calla lily given to a close friend has the flower language of "noble friendship" an orange-red calla lily symbolizes love, so give it to the person you like, because its flower language is "I like you". The calla lily's appearance is simple and pure, and the white calla lily is especially fresh and soft. The calla lily's flower language is very beautiful: pure, happy, elegant, and pure love. The calla lily itself also represents sincerity, simplicity, purity, and inner elegance.