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Sagittaria

Sagittaria

9.9
A water plant with arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers on stalks
  • noun
  • /ˌsædʒɪˈtɛəriə/
  • Specialized
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  • The aquatic plant Sagittaria has arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in spring.

Examples

  • Gardeners often choose Sagittaria for its aesthetic appeal and role in attracting pollinators.

  • Under the oaks grew camas (Camassia quamash), wapato (Sagittaria latifolia), wild onions, and other bulb, root, and seed plants.

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  • In wetlands, the Sagittaria genus thrives, supporting diverse aquatic life.

Synonyms

genus Sagittaria
vsSagittaria
  • Specialized
9.8

Water plants with arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers

emphasizes flowers borne on stalks rather than being stemless

Compounds

genus Sagittaria
  • Specialized
9.8

Water plants with arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers

Surface Forms

Sagittaria singular
Sagittarias plural

Etymology

Sagittaria comes from the Latin root sagitta, which means 'arrow'. The plants have arrow-shaped leaves, so think of the zodiac sign Sagittarius, the archer, to remember the name and its shape.