Sagittaria fasciculata explained

Sagittaria fasciculata, the bunched arrowhead (also known as duck potato, Indian potato, or wapato) is a plant found in a small number of wetlands in the Southeast United States.

Description

Sagittaria fasciculata is a perennial herb up to 35cm (14inches) tall. Submerged leaves are long and narrow, round in cross-section. Emerging leaves are flat, broadly ovate or lanceolate.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Distribution and habitat

S. fasciculata is only known to be found in Henderson and Buncombe Counties in North Carolina plus Greenville and Laurens Counties in South Carolina.^{[1] [4]}

It is found in seepage areas with little to no flow. It prefers shaded areas on sandy loams.^{[1] [5]}

Conservation

It was considered endangered in the federal register of July 25, 1979.^[6]

Uses

This plant produces edible tubers that were heavily collected by Native Americans as a food source.^[7]

External links

• Center for Plant Conservation National Collection Plant Profile, Sagittaria fasciculata

Notes and References

1. http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=222000334 Flora of North America v 22, Sagittaria fasciculata
2. Beal, Ernest O. 1960. Journal of the Elisha Mitchell Scientific Society 76(1): 76, f. 3, map 5, Sagittaria fasciculata
3. Web site: Raleigh Ecological Services Field Office. Service. U.S. Fish and Wildlife. www.fws.gov. en-US. 2017-01-30.
4. http://bonap.net/MapGallery/County/Sagittaria%20fasciculata.png Biota of North America Program, map, Sagittaria fasciculata
5. Newberry. Gillian. 1991-01-01. Factors Affecting the Survival of the Rare Plant, Sagittaria fasciculata E. O. Beal (Alismataceae). 4033422. Castanea. 56. 1. 59–64.
6. http://www.fws.gov/endangered/i/q/saq0o.htm Federal Register
7. Buchanan, M.F. and J.T. Finnegan. 2010. Natural Heritage Program List of the Rare Plant Species of North Carolina. N.C. Natural Heritage Program, Raleigh, NC.