Sagittaria brevirosta Short-beaked arrow leaf (Alismataceae)

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Sagittaria brevirosta
Short-beaked arrow leaf
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The Sagittaria brevirosta plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Indiana and Illinois, south to Kansas and Oklahoma. It is a member of the Alismataceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Short-beaked arrow leaf.

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Latin Name:  Sagittaria brevirosta
Common Name:  Short-beaked arrow leaf
Family:  Alismataceae
Author:  Mack.&Bush.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sloughs and wet shores[43].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. A pond or bog garden plant, it requires a moist or wet loamy soil in a sunny position[1, 200]. Prefers shallow, still or slowly flowing water up to 30 - 60cm deep.

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