Alisma subcordatum
Small-Flowered Water Plantain
A tall, spindly, many-branched water plant with small white (rarely pink) flowers arranged in whorls. Occurs in shallow water in freshwater marshes, sluggish streams and along the edges of ponds and lakes. The lower part of the plant is often submerged while the upper part is exposed.
Additional Information:
The submerged root-like structure is edible; it was dried and eaten by Native Americans.
Height 2-3 Feet
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Spread - Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color White
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
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