Etymology: Sagittaria: from Latin sagitta, "arrow," because of the leaf shape
Plants: mostly erect perennial, emergent aquatic 6"-48" tall; roots tuberous-tipped, edible rhizomes
Leaves: mostly arrow-shaped when emergent, long and narrow under water
Fruits: dry, stalked, flattened, winged seed with a large right-angled beak at the top
Habitat: shallow water streams; in muddy soil
Conservation Status: Native

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