Arrowhead
Sagittaria latifolia
Sagittaria latifolia is a wetland plant in the family Alismataceae, native to North America and northern South America; common names include broadleaf arrowhead, duck-potato, Indian potato, or wapato. This plant produces edible tubers that have traditionally been extensively used by Native Americans.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Sagittaria latifolia |
| Family | Alismataceae |
| Height | 1-3 ft |
| Bloom time | Jul-Sep |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Wet to shallow water |
| Soil | Muck |
| Wildlife value | Tubers eaten by ducks and muskrats |
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- Nichole Ouellette (CC BY-SA 4.0)