quill-leaf sagittaria
Sagittaria teres S.Watson
Sagittaria teres, known as quill-leaf sagittaria, is a perennial aquatic herb in the Alismataceae family. It can grow up to 80 cm tall, with leaves that may be submerged or floating. The plant produces white flowers, up to 1.5 cm in diameter, arranged in one or more whorls on a stalk that extends above the leaves. It is native to the Nearctic region, with recorded occurrences in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. The species was first described in 1890 by S. Watson.
Description
Sagittaria teres is a member of the genus Sagittaria and is adapted to aquatic environments. Its leaves are versatile, growing both underwater and above the surface. The flowers are small and white, clustered in one or more whorls on a central stalk. This species is found in the eastern United States, particularly in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. It was scientifically described in 1890 by S. Watson.
Other common names
quill-leaf sagittariaslender arrowhead
Distribution
Nearctic · Massachusetts · New Hampshire · New Jersey · New York · Rhode I.
Synonyms
Sagittaria graminea var. teres