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Broad-leaf arrowhead

Sagittaria platyphylla (Engelm.) J.G.Sm.
Broad-leaf arrowhead
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Sagittaria platyphylla is a species of plant in the family Alismataceae, commonly known as the broad-leaf arrowhead. It is native to the eastern United States and has a wide distribution that includes regions such as Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, and others. The species was published in 1894 and is also known by the common name delta arrowhead or delta duck-potato.

Description

Sagittaria platyphylla (Engelm.) J.G.Sm. is a member of the genus Sagittaria and belongs to the Alismataceae family. It is found in various regions, including the United States, parts of Europe, Asia, and other areas. The plant is known for its broad leaves and is commonly referred to as the broad-leaf arrowhead. Its native range includes the eastern United States, and it has been documented in several other geographical locations.

Other common names

Broad-leaf arrowheaddelta arrowheaddelta duck-potatogiant sagittaria

Distribution

CO · ZA · Italy · Ukraine · AU · NZ · GE · JP · Hawaii · Alabama · Arkansas · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Jawa · Kentucky · Louisiana · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Southwest · Mississippi · Missouri · Ohio · Oklahoma · Panamá · Pennsylvania · South Australia · Tennessee · Texas · Transcaucasus · Trinidad-Tobago

Synonyms

Sagittaria mohriiSagittaria graminea var. platyphyllaSagittaria recurva

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