Alismataceae FAMILY

Sagittaria graminea

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Sagittaria graminea is a Annual/Perennial up to 0.50 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeEastern N. America - Newfoundland to Ontario, south to Texas and Florida.

HabitatShallow water and muddy or sandy shores[ 204 Title Flora of Canada Publication Author Livingstone. B. Publisher National Museums of Canada Year 1978 ISBN 0-660-00025-3 Description In 4 volumes, it does not deal with plant uses but gives descriptions and habitats. ]. Streams, lakes, and tidal areas from sea level to 700 metres[ 270 Title Flora of N. America Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/fna/ Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description An on-line version of the flora with an excellent description of the plant including a brief mention of plant uses. ].