Arrowhead
© Mike Haddock, Kansas State University
Sagittaria latifolia
Family: (Alismataceae) Water Plaintain
Arrowhead prefers shallow, quiet water of ponds, streams, and ditches. Glossy green leaves are shaped like arrowheads. Flowers appear in multiple whorls on erect flowering stalks.
- Scientific Name: Sagittaria latifolia
- Common Names: Arrowhead, Broadleaf Arrowhead, Duckroot, Duck-potato, Wapato
- Family: (Alismataceae) Water Plaintain
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Up to 3 feet
- Leaves: Broad, Triangular
- Flowers: White
- Bloom Time: July through September
- Wildlife Benefits: Nectar source for bees and butterflies.
Where to Find It
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