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MARANTA ARUNDINACEA L. - ARROWROOT.
 Common name Arrowroot, maranta starch, Bermuda arrowroot, obedience plant. Family Marantaceae (Prayer family). Overview A herbaceous, tropical perennial plant, with a creeping rhizome, indigenous to tropical America. It has fleshy cylindrical tubers with rings of scars; these are leftovers of large thin scales. The stem reaches a height of 6 feet and has creamy white flowers at the end. It has numerous, ovate leaves, 2 to 10 inches, with long sheaths that often envelope the stem. Arrowroot grows for 6 - 12 months before harvest. The plant bears fruit; little berries or capsules. Maranta powder (Arrowroot spice) from the starch of the root starch can be used as a thickener for sauces and gravies. It is also used for making clear glazes for fruit pies. Starch is extracted from the rhizomes not older than a year. In Suriname, the starch is used by the Amerindians as baby powder. A very light weight white powder that when applied to the skin, gives a soft, silky smooth feel. Phytochemicals Beta-carotene, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin. Hardiness USDA zone 9 B - 11. Culture Seeds and rhizome. Culture Full sun, partial shade, moist soil. Plant in frost free spots. |
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