Sagittaria latifolia Duck potato (Alismataceae)

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Sagittaria latifolia
Duck potato
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The Sagittaria latifolia plant species is found in N. America - all areas except the far north. Naturalized in various parts of Europe[50]. It is a member of the Alismataceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Duck potato. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. obtusa. S. variabilis.

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Latin Name:  Sagittaria latifolia
Common Name:  Duck potato
Family:  Alismataceae
Author:  Willd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Ditches, ponds, lakes and swampy areas in most parts of N. America[60].

Cultivation Notes: A pond or bog garden plant, it requires a moist or wet loamy soil in a sunny position[1]. Prefers shallow, still or slowly flowing water up to 12cm deep[1, 56]. Hardy to at least -20°c[187]. A polymorphic species[92].

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