Chapman's arrowhead

Sagittaria chapmanii

Physical Characteristics

Sagittaria chapmanii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from July to September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.

Distribution

South-eastern N. America - Florida to Alabama and Georgia.

Habitats

Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Stem Edible Uses: The base of fresh plants can be blanched and eaten raw or cooked[177]. We assume this refers to the bases of growing stems[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known