Photos: © Doug McGrady

This rare aquatic differs from other in its genus by having cylindrical leaves that taper to a point. The ½” wide 3-petalled white flowers are found in summer on a stalk far above the basal leaves emerging from shallow water. Found in our freshwater coastal ponds.

It is…

Botanical Name: Sagittaria teres
Common Name: quill-leaved arrowhead
Family: Alismataceae (water-plantain family)
Habitat: shores of lakes or rivers

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