Kendall County (IL) Forest Preserve District
Grass-leaved Arrowhead
(Grassy
Arrowhead)
Sagittaria graminea
[C-value
9]
Water-Plantain family (Alismataceae)
Blooms June -
September
The native Grass-Leaved Arrowhead is uncommon in our area. It grows in water, in swamps, on muddy banks, or occasionally in wet sand. This aquatic has long, grass-like leaves that emerge from water surrounding shorter, spindly flower stalks with white flowers on whorled branches. The flowers have 3 green sepals, 3 white or pink-tinged petals, 6 or more stamens, and several pistils.
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Grass-Leaved Arrowhead at Blackberry Trail Forest Preserve (along creek) August 20, 2014
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Grass-Leaved Arrowhead at Blackberry Trail Forest Preserve (along creek) August 20, 2014
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