species 3,011 observations
Arumleaf Arrowhead
Sagittaria cuneata
Field notes
Sagittaria cuneata is a North American species of flowering plant in the water plantain family known by the common name arumleaf arrowhead or duck potato. Like some other Sagittaria species, it may be called wapato.
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23
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Cattail Borer Moth, Waterlily Owlet
2
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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
Mallard, Muskrat, North American Porcupine, Wood Duck
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Raccoon, Brown-winged Striped Sweat Bee, Least Skipper, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
11
Range
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
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.