Sagittaria latifolia (Arrowhead, Duck Potato, Wapato)
Sagittaria latifolia (Arrowhead, Duck Potato, Wapato)
Pronunciation: saj-ee-TAR-ee-uh lat-ih-FOE-lee-uh
Family: Alismataceae
Plant type: Aquatic Plant
Zone: 5
Origin: North America
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Mature size
Height: .7 - 1.3 m
Spread: .6 - 1m
Habit: upright
Form: irregular - vase
Texture: very coarse
Exposure - Full Sun
Preferred soil - Bog
Landscape uses - aquatic, wetland, bog, pond
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Leaves
Arrangement:
Size: 4-24 inches x 3 - 10 inches
Margin: entire
Characteristics: glabrous, upright,
Colour: green
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Flowers
Inflorescence type: raceme
Colour: white
Size: 2 cm , 3 petals
Time: June
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Stem
Colour: green
Description: distinct
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Fruit type: achene, aggrigate fruit
Colour: brown
Time: July, August
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Propagation - division
Comments - tuberous roots, great for eating (Rodents)
- tuber roots can be eaten like potatoes, very sweet, can be turned into flower, was a very important food source in history
- leaves help with digestion, uses for wounds
- tuber roots can be eaten like potatoes, very sweet, can be turned into flower, was a very important food source in history
- leaves help with digestion, uses for wounds
Pests - rodents, muskrats
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