species 29,806 observations
Broadleaf Arrowhead
Sagittaria latifolia
Field notes
Supports All
86
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Obscure Pondweed Moth, Pondside Crambid Moth, Cattail Borer Moth, Waterlily Owlet
4
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Waterlily Leaf Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Sandhill Crane, Ring-necked Duck, Muskrat, Waterlily Aphid
22
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle, Least Skipper, Long-nosed Swamp Fly
59
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Wet
- Water use
- High
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Water plant
From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.