Sagittaria brevirostra facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sagittaria brevirostra |
|
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: |
Sagittaria
|
| Species: |
brevirostra
|
| Synonyms | |
|
|
The Midwestern arrowhead (scientific name: Sagittaria brevirostra) is a cool plant that grows in water. It's also called the shortbeak arrowhead. This plant is native to North America, which means it naturally grows there.
You can find this plant in many wet places. It grows from Michigan and Ohio all the way south to Alabama. It also stretches west to North Dakota, Colorado, and northern New Mexico. You might even spot it in a few special spots like Maryland, New Brunswick, Virginia, Saskatchewan, and California.
About the Midwestern Arrowhead
The Midwestern arrowhead loves shallow water. It often grows along the edges of ponds, swamps, and other waterways. It's a type of plant called a "perennial herb." This means it's not a tree or a bush, and it lives for more than two years.
What it Looks Like
This plant can grow quite tall, up to about 70 centimeters (that's almost 2.5 feet!). It has very unique leaves that look like arrowheads, which is how it got its common name. When it blooms, it shows off pretty white flowers.
Life Cycle
Like many plants, the Midwestern arrowhead grows from seeds. It uses its roots to stay in place in the shallow water. It's an important part of its watery home, providing food and shelter for different animals.
