Sagittaria graminea Chinese arrowhead (Alismataceae)

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Sagittaria graminea
Chinese arrowhead
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The Sagittaria graminea plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Newfoundland to Ontario, south to Texas and Florida. It is a member of the Alismataceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese arrowhead. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. sinensis. Sims.

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Latin Name:  Sagittaria graminea
Common Name:  Chinese arrowhead
Family:  Alismataceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Shallow water and muddy or sandy shores[204].

Cultivation Notes: 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. The edible roots are commonly found in Chinese markets[183]. There is some confusion over this name. The report that this plant is edible gives the name as S. sinensis and its range as Asia. However, the RHS Dictionary of Gardening says that S. sinensis is a synonym of S. graminea and that its range is Eastern N. America.

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