Peltandra sagittifolia
White arrow arum
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The Peltandra sagittifolia plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - North Carolina to Florida. It is a member of the Araceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as White arrow arum. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. alba. Raf. P. glauca. (Ell.)Feay.

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Latin Name:  Peltandra sagittifolia
Common Name:  White arrow arum
Family:  Araceae
Author:  (Michx.)Morong.
 
Known Hazards:  The plant is rich in calcium oxylate, this is toxic and if consumed makes the mouth and digestive tract feel as though hundreds of tiny needles are being stuck into it. However, calcium oxylate is easily destroyed by thoroughly cooking or drying the plant[95].
 
Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Non-alluvial swamps, especially on acid soils[72], and in shallow water at the edges of ponds[1].

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