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Smith, R.W.

Sagittaria rigida

Sagittaria rigida Pursh

Sessilefruit Arrowhead

Alismataceae (Water-Plantain Family)

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USDA Symbol: SARI

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

Members of the Water-Plantain Family grow in water, in swamps, on muddy banks, or occasionally in wet sand. Each plant has long-petioled leaves in a clump with a flowering stem rising among them. The flowers have 3 green sepals, 3 white or pink-tinged petals, 6 or more stamens, and several pistils. Stamens and pistils may be in separate flowers.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AR , CA , CT , DC , DE , IA , ID , IL , IN , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: PE

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL		OBL		OBL	OBL		OBL	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 rigida in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Sagittaria rigida in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sagittaria rigida

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-03-08
Research By: TWC Staff

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