Calla Lily
It may specifically refer to:
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Calla, a genus of common flowering
plant in the family Araceae, containing the single species Calla palustris,
native to cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere
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Zantedeschia, a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the family
Araceae, native to southern Africa
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Zantedeschia aethiopica, a species of flowering plant in
the family Araceae, native to southern Africa, common names calla lily
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Calla lilies are one of the most beautiful flowers
with a unique flower form. Calla lilies come in a wide array of colors viz.,
shades of green, pink, purple, yellow and orange.
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Callas are also known by other common names such as arum
lily, trumpet lily, Pig lily, or Miniature Calla Lily. Calla lilies are
native to Southern Africa. Calla lilies are easy to grow and are generally
grown from a bulb or rhizome.
Calla Lilies signify magnificence and beauty. Further
combined with the attributes associated with the color you choose, Calla lilies
can convey a wealth of meaning.
About the Calla Lily Flower and Plant
Calla lilies have long-petioled, basal leaves arising from a thick
rhizome. The inflorescence, on a leafless flower stalk, consists of a spathe
and spadix. The spathe, a large, flaring, trumpet-shaped bract, surrounds the
spadix which is covered with tiny flowers.
Calla lilies average between 1 and 3 feet high and have a diameter of
approximately 1 to 1 and 1/2 feet when fully grown. The Calla lily leaves are 1
1/2' long, rich green. The green leaves of the calla lily are shaped like
arrowheads and have white or silver speckles.
Calla Lily Flower Color Meanings
Aside from the classic white varieties, there are many distinctive
colored types too. Different color meaning options include
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Bright yellow and orange for representing joy, growth,
and change
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Lavender and light blue to convey a sense of grace and
refined beauty the recipient of your gift
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Dark purple for royalty and strength
Pink for admiration and flirting, while dark red means passion and
intensity.
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