calla
/ˈkalə
/noun
Either of two plants of the arum family:
- (also water calla) another term for bog arum (usually calla lily) another term for arum lily.
- Don't overlook summer-blooming callas, dahlias and cannas.
- After frost kills their foliage, dig up callas, cannas, dahlias, tuberous begonias, and other tender bulbs.
Origin
Early 19th century: modern Latin.