Sessile-Fruited Arrowhead

Sagittaria rigida

Physical Characteristics

Sagittaria rigida is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. 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 and can grow in saline soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Quebec to Minnesota and southwards. Naturalized in Britain in S.W. England[17].

Habitats

Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root - cooked[177]. Tastes like potatoes[183].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known