White Arrow Arum
Peltandra sagittifolia

Family: Araceae

What it is like

It has a short rhizome. The leaves are like arrow heads. They are bright green and have easy to see veins. The flower is lily like and white. It is about 8-10 cm long. It grows about 45 cm above the water. The fruit are red fleshy berries.

There are 2-3 Peltandra species. They grow in temperate places.

Where it is found

A temperate plant. It grows well near the edge of shallow water.

Countries/locations it is found in

North America, USA

How it is used for food

Caution: Like all plants in this family it needs special processing to remove the oxalates. The corms are dried and roasted and made into flour. The cooked, dried fruit are eaten as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Fruit, root

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed sown into waterlogged soil.

Its other names

Local names

Red-fruited arrow arum, Spoonflower

Synonyms

Caladium glaucum Elliott; Calla sagittifolia Michx.; Peltandra alba Raf.; Peltandra glauca (Elliott) Feay ex A, Wood;