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Smith, R.W.

Sagittaria isoetiformis

Sagittaria isoetiformis J.G. Sm.

Quillwort Arrowhead

Alismataceae (Water-plantain Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: SAIS

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Root Type: Tuberous
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Oct

Distribution

USA: AL , FL , GA , MS , NC , SC

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium , High
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Aquatic: yes

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL				OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Sagittaria isoetiformis in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Sagittaria isoetiformis in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sagittaria isoetiformis

Metadata

Record Modified: 2019-03-19
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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