Sagittaria latifolia was once widespread in the Pacific Northwest, but, due to the destruction of habitat, it is now scarce. It has several common names including arrowleaf, duck potato, and wapato.
Sagittaria grows, often in masses, in shallow, quiet water. The single leaves grow upright on 18" to 36" stems. Displays 4-petaled 1 inch diameter white flowers in late summer. Sagittaria is often available in nurseries that specialize in native plants and aquatic plants. It is a wonderful water garden plant.
Ash Creek Images
Photographs of the West by Doug Gorsline
Sagittaria Latifolia Leaves Are Backlit by the Late Evening Sun in a Wetland.
