Sagittaria fasciculata
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| Sagittaria fasciculata E.O. Beal |
The bunched arrowhead (also known as duck potato, Indian potato, or wapato) is a plant found in wetlands. This plant produces edible tubers that were heavily collected by the Native Americans as a food source. STATUS: Endangered, Federal Register, July 25, 1979
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[edit] Description
The plant is only known to be found in Henderson County, North and Greenville County, South Carolina.
[edit] Habitat
The Bunched Arrowhead is found in seepage areas with little to no flow. It prefers shaded areas on sandy loams.
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[edit] Threats
Wetland destruction, herbicide use in right-of way maintenance.
