Canadian Arrowhead

Sagittaria rigida is native to regions including Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, as well as parts of Europe and North America. It is commonly found in aquatic environments. Unlike some other Sagittaria species such as Sagittaria latifolia, which has arrowhead-shaped leaves, S. rigida has narrow, oval leaves. Its flowers are similar to those of other members of the genus, with three white petals. The species was first described in 1813 by Pursh.