Chapman's arrowhead (Sagittaria chapmanii)

Family: Alismataceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Sagittaria chapmanii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from July to September. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The base of fresh plants can be blanched and eaten raw or cooked. We assume this refers to the bases of growing stems. — The base of fresh plants can be blanched and eaten raw or cooked.; We assume this refers to the bases of growing stems.

Habitat & North American Range

Margins of swamps, ponds, and small streams at elevations of 0 - 100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)