Sagittaria lancifolia subsp. media
(Micheli) Bogin.
Arrowhead, Duck potato
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSagittaria lancifolia, the bulltongue arrowhead, is a New World perennial, monocot plant in the family Alismataceae, genus Sagittaria, with herbaceous growth patterns. A common name is "duck potato" because of the large potato-like corms which can form underground.
Description
A plant that grows in swamps. It has tubers. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are long and narrow. The flowers have 3 green sepals and 3 white petals.
Edible Uses
The tubers, roots, and shoots are all edible parts of the plant.
Distribution
It grows in water, swamps and muddy banks.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
References (1)
- Loughmiller, C & L., 1985, Texas Wildflowers. A Field Guide. University of Texas, Austin. p 2 (As Sagittaria falcata)
