Sagittaria australis
Appalachian Arrowhead, Longbeak Arrowhead
Also known as: Sagittaria longirostra var. australis J.G.Sm.
- Sagittaria longirostra var. australis J.G.Sm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Alismataceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a helophyte or tuberous geophyte.
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Indigenous to North America, Sagittaria australis (commonly known as Appalachian Arrowhead or Longbeak Arrowhead) is a tuberous plant belonging to the Alismataceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bulb
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Vermont