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  8. Graminea Group
  9. Lanceleaf Arrowhead

species 14,056 observations

Lanceleaf Arrowhead

Sagittaria lancifolia

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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38 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Cattail Borer Moth, Waterlily Owlet 2
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Waterlily Leaf Beetle 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Fraternal Potter Wasp, Waterlily Aphid, American Coot, Common Goldeneye 5
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Schwarz's Masked Bee, White Peacock, Brown-winged Striped Sweat Bee, American Bumble Bee 30

Children

  • Scimitar Arrowhead
  • Bulltongue Arrowhead

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Wet
Water use
High
Soil
Sand Loam
Deer resistant
No
Habit
Clumping Erect
Plant type
Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Water plant

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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