Duck-potato

Sagittaria latifolia

Sagittaria latifolia is a wetland plant in the family Alismataceae, native to North America and northern South America; common names include broadleaf arrowhead, duck-potato, Indian potato, or wapato. This plant produces edible tubers that have traditionally been extensively used by Native Americans.

Scientific name
Sagittaria latifolia
Family
Alismataceae
IUCN status
LC