Dwarf arrowhead facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Dwarf arrowhead |
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Sagittaria
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pygmaea
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Sagittaria pygmaea, also known as the dwarf arrowhead or pygmy arrowhead, is a type of aquatic plant. This means it is a plant that grows in water. It is found naturally in many parts of Asia. These areas include Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Bhutan, and China.
About the Dwarf Arrowhead
The dwarf arrowhead is a plant that loves wet places. It grows in shallow water. You can find it in marshes, which are like wetlands. It also grows in channels and even in rice paddies. Rice paddies are flooded fields where rice is grown.
How It Grows
This plant is a perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It also does not have a woody stem like a tree. The dwarf arrowhead spreads using special stems called stolons. Stolons are like runners that grow along the ground or just under it. New plants can grow from these stolons.
What It Looks Like
The leaves of the dwarf arrowhead are long and thin. They can also be slightly shaped like a spatula. They do not have lobes, which means they are not divided into rounded sections. These leaves can grow up to 30 centimeters (about 12 inches) long.
