Sagittaria natans facts for kids
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Sagittaria natans, also known as the Floating Arrowhead, is a cool flowering plant that lives in water. It belongs to the water plantain family. This plant is originally from northern Europe and Asia.
People often grow Sagittaria natans in fish tanks or garden ponds. It's a popular plant because it looks pretty and grows well in water. You can find it growing naturally in many places. These include Russia, Finland, Sweden, Mongolia, Japan, Korea, Kazakhstan, and parts of China.
What is Sagittaria Natans?
Sagittaria natans is a type of aquatic plant. This means it lives in water all the time. It prefers water that moves slowly or stands still. You can often spot it in ponds, small streams, and other calm water areas.
How Does it Look?
This plant has interesting leaves that float on the water's surface. These leaves can come in different shapes. Some are long and thin, like a line. Others are shaped like a heart. Many are shaped like an arrow, which is why it's sometimes called the Floating Arrowhead!
Where Does it Grow?
The Floating Arrowhead is found across a huge area. It grows in many countries in northern Europe and Asia. It's very common in the Russian Federation. You can also find it in places like Finland and Sweden in Europe. In Asia, it grows in Mongolia, Japan, Korea, and Kazakhstan. It's also found in several regions of China, including Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Nei Mongol, and Xinjiang.
Images for kids
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A close-up view of Sagittaria natans in its natural habitat.
