Chinese Arrowhead (Sagittaria graminea)

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

Sagittaria graminea is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Root - cooked. Contains 4 - 7% protein. Young shoots - cooked. — Contains 4 - 7% protein.; Young shoots - cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Shallow water and muddy or sandy shores. Streams, lakes, and tidal areas from sea level to 700 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)