01 prop. n. A genus of endogenous plants found in tropical America, and some species also in India. They have tuberous roots containing a large amount…
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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, the American arrowroot or obedience plant) arrowroot (arrowroot starch) is obtained. Many kinds are cultivated for ornament.(Bot.)