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Sagittaria australis
Sagittaria australis (J.G. Sm.) Small
Appalachian Arrowhead, Long-beak Arrowhead
Alismataceae (Water-plantain Family)
Synonym(s): Sagittaria engelmanniana ssp. longirostra, Sagittaria longirostra, Sagittaria longirostra var. australis
USDA Symbol: SAAU2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: To about 4 feet in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , SC , TN , VA , WVNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sagittaria australis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sagittaria australis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sagittaria australis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-12-11Research By: Joseph A. Marcus