Aquatic plant having submerged ribbon-like leaves and emerged lanceolate leaves. Leaves, tubers, and roots are edible. Also known as "Delta Duck-Potato."
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Delta Arrowhead
Genus species:
Sagittaria platyphylla
Common Name:
Delta Arrowhead
Family Name:
Alismataceae
Aquatic or wetland perennial or annual herbs; leaves basal, simple, often with a well-developed blade and petiole.
Seed Type
Angiosperm
Origin:
Native: native to North America. Non-native: not native to North America. Introduced Native: native to North America, but not Rowe Woods.
* Definitions based on the USDA terminology
Nonnative
Category:
Aquatic
Flower Color:
White
Identified by:
M. Becus
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