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Sagittaria longiloba
Sagittaria longiloba Engelm. ex J.G. Sm.
Longbarb Arrowhead, Flecha De Agua, Long-lobe Arrowhead, Long-barb Arrowhead
Alismataceae (Water-Plantain Family)
Synonym(s): Sagittaria greggii
USDA Symbol: SALO2
USDA Native Status: L48 (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.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , PinkBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: White, rarely pink tinged.
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , KS , NE , NM , OK , TXNative Habitat: Ponds, swamps, ditches, or other wet areas, mainly in south and west Texas
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeConditions Comments: Native Americans and early settlers used the tuberous roots as food, calling them duck potatoes or swan potatoes (Kirkpatrick 1992).
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesInteresting Foliage: yes
Deer Resistant: High
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) 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 longiloba in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Sagittaria longiloba in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Sagittaria longiloba
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-27Research By: NPC