Sagittaria sagittifolia Arrow head (Alismataceae)

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Sagittaria sagittifolia
Arrow head
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The Sagittaria sagittifolia plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Alismataceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Arrow head. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. japonica.

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Latin Name:  Sagittaria sagittifolia
Common Name:  Arrow head
Family:  Alismataceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Ponds, canals and slow flowing water on muddy sub-strata in water up to 45cm deep, in acid or calcareous conditions[17].

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 30 - 60cm deep[200]. A polymorphic species. Extensively cultivated for its edible bulb in China, there are many named varieties[2, 56, 61]. Plants grow best in warm weather and require at least a six month growing season in order to produce a crop[206].

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