Etymology: Sagittaria: from Latin sagitta, "arrow," because of the leaf shape
Plants: erect or floating, perennial, emergent aquatic
Leaves: flat, usually long and narrow and not arrow-shaped
Flowers: white to pink, 3-parted, 1/3" wide; inflorescence of 2-12 whorls of flowers, usually upper flowers male, lower female; blooms July-Sept.
Fruits: dry, flattened seed with toothed wings, beak 0.4-0.7mm long
Habitat: swamps, shallow water; in muddy soil
Plants: erect or floating, perennial, emergent aquatic
Leaves: flat, usually long and narrow and not arrow-shaped
Flowers: white to pink, 3-parted, 1/3" wide; inflorescence of 2-12 whorls of flowers, usually upper flowers male, lower female; blooms July-Sept.
Fruits: dry, flattened seed with toothed wings, beak 0.4-0.7mm long
Habitat: swamps, shallow water; in muddy soil
Submerged aquatic herb of lakes, ponds, marshes, rivers, streams and wetlands.
Occasional, mostly in the northern half of the state. Achene resin gland present.
Occasional, mostly in the northern half of the state. Achene resin gland present.
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Robert W. Freckmann
Paul Skawinski
