Delta Arrowhead

Scientific Name:   Sagittaria platyphylla


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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