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  8. Graminea Group
  9. Delta Arrowhead

species 4,233 observations

Delta Arrowhead

Sagittaria platyphylla

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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17 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 Waterlily Aphid, Common Goldeneye, American Coot, Lesser Scaup 4
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-winged Striped Sweat Bee, Least Skipper, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Margined Calligrapher 10

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Part shade
Moisture
Wet
Water use
High
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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