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Sagittaria filiformis
Sagittaria filiformis J.G. Sm.
Threadleaf Arrowhead, Narrow-leaf Arrowhead
Alismataceae (Water-plantain Family)
Synonym(s): Sagittaria stagnorum, Sagittaria subulata var. gracillima
USDA Symbol: SAFI2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Distribution
USA: AL , CT , FL , GA , MA , MD , ME , NC , NJ , PA , RI , SC , VANative Habitat: Shallow, swift waters or deep streams in northern portion of range. Ponds, lakes, drainage canals and swamps in southern portion of range.
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Web Reference
Webref 3 - Flora of North America (2014) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Sagittaria filiformis in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sagittaria filiformis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sagittaria filiformis
Metadata
Record Modified: 2020-05-05Research By: CBR