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].

Medicinal Information: A poultice of the leaves has been used to stop milk production[222]. A tea made from the roots is used as a digestive[222, 257]. A poultice of the roots is used in the treatment of wounds and sores[222, 257].

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