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Peltandra sagittifolia
Peltandra sagittifolia (Michx.) Morong
White Arrow Arum, White Arum, Spoonflower
Araceae (Arum Family)
Synonym(s): Peltandra glauca, Peltandra luteospadix, Peltandra virginica ssp. luteospadix
USDA Symbol: PESA7
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A plant of shallow water and banks, with classic arum leaf shape and ornamental blooms consisting of a yellow spathe backed by a prominent white hood. Similar to Peltandra virginica in habitat preference, but not as cold hardy.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , MS , NC , SCNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL |
Bibliography
Bibref 1620 - Gardening with Native Plants of the South (Reprint Edition) (2009) Wasowski, S. with A. WasowskiSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Peltandra sagittifolia in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Peltandra sagittifolia in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Peltandra sagittifolia
Metadata
Record Modified: 2013-09-12Research By: TWC Staff