Cape Fear spatterdock
Nuphar sagittifolia (Walter) Pursh
Nuphar sagittifolia (Walter) Pursh is an aquatic herb in the Nymphaeaceae family, commonly known as Cape Fear spatterdock. It is a perennial plant with rhizomatous growth and narrowly lanceolate leaves. The species is native to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia and was first described in 1813.
Description
Nuphar sagittifolia is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family and is characterized by its lanceolate leaves. It is an aquatic herb that grows in wetland habitats. The plant is known by the common names Arrowleaf Pond-lily, Cape Fear spatterdock, and Narrow-leaved Spatterdock. Its distribution is limited to the Nearctic region, specifically within the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Other common names
Cape Fear spatterdock
Distribution
Nearctic · North Carolina · South Carolina · Virginia
Synonyms
Nymphaea hastataNymphaea sagittifoliaNuphar lutea subsp. sagittifoliaNymphaea longifoliaNuphar longifoliaNymphaea sagittataRopalon sagittatumNymphozanthus sagittifolius