White Arrow Arum (Peltandra sagittifolia)

Family: Araceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Peltandra sagittifolia is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from May to June. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - must be well cooked in order to destroy an acrimonious principle, see the notes above on toxicity. The root contains much farinaceous material and can weigh up to 2.7 kilos each. Fruit. — Root - must be well cooked in order to destroy an acrimonious principle, see the notes above on toxicity.; The root contains much farinaceous material and can weigh up to 2.7 kilos each.; No more details but caution is advised - see the notes above on toxicity.

Habitat & North American Range

Non-alluvial swamps, especially on acid soils, and in shallow water at the edges of ponds. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)