Family: Alismataceae
midwestern arrow-head, short-beaked arrow-head
[Sagittaria engelmanniana subsp. brevirostra J.G.Sm.]
from USDA Plants website
Paul L. Redfearn, Jr.
Etymology: Sagittaria: from Latin sagitta, "arrow," because of the leaf shape
Plants: erect or floating, perennial, emergent aquatic
Leaves: arrow-shaped, long stalks corrugated in cross-section
Flowers: white, 3-parted, 1/2"-1 1/3" wide; inflorescence of 5-12 whorls of flowers with long bracts, stalk usually 1-angled and unbranched; most upper flowers male, lower female; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: dry, flattened and winged seed with an erect beak
Habitat: shallow water, swamps, ponds
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect or floating, perennial, emergent aquatic
Leaves: arrow-shaped, long stalks corrugated in cross-section
Flowers: white, 3-parted, 1/2"-1 1/3" wide; inflorescence of 5-12 whorls of flowers with long bracts, stalk usually 1-angled and unbranched; most upper flowers male, lower female; blooms July-Oct.
Fruits: dry, flattened and winged seed with an erect beak
Habitat: shallow water, swamps, ponds
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Paul L. Redfearn, Jr.