Sagittaria cristata explained

Sagittaria cristata, the crested arrowhead, is a perennial herb growing up to 75cm (30inches) tall. The leaves are flat, long and narrow, not lobed, and up to 40cm (20inches) long. The flowers are white.

The species is native to Ontario and north-central United States (Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Michigan). It grows in shallow water along the edges of lakes, streams and marshes.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

External links

• photo of herbarium specimen at Missouri Botanical Garden, lectotype of Sagittaria cristata
• Michigan Flora, University of Michigan Herbarium, Sagittaria cristata
• Wetland Plants of Wisconsin, Cofrin Center for Biodiversity, Sagittaria cristata Engelm.
• Gardening Europe, Piantaggine d acqua, Sagittaria cristata Engelm.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sagittaria cristata in Flora of North America @ efloras.org. www.efloras.org. 2017-01-30.
2. Web site: Plants Profile for Sagittaria cristata (crested arrowhead). plants.usda.gov. 2017-01-30.
3. Web site: World Checklist of Selected Plant Families: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. apps.kew.org. en-GB. 2017-01-30.
4. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Sagittaria%20cristata.png Biota of North America Program, 2014 county distribution map Sagittaria cristata