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Maranta and Sagittaria species
Arrowroot


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  • Scientific Name: Maranta and Sagittaria species
  • Common Name(s): Arrowroot
  • Edible: yes
  • Medicinal: no
  • Parts Used: root


  • Logos
    10 Aug, 2008

    Description: The arrowroot is an aquatic plant with arrow-shaped leaves and potatolike tubers in the mud.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    10 Aug, 2008

    Habitat and Distribution: Arrowroot is found worldwide in temperate zones and the tropics. It is found in moist to wet habitats.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    Logos
    10 Aug, 2008

    Edible Parts: The rootstock is a rich source of high quality starch. Boil the rootstock and eat it as a vegetable.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
    danmc
    22 Apr, 2009

    When trying to identify this plant, pay attention to the veins in the leaves. The edible arrowroot plant will have parallel venation in each of the 3 lobes. A similar looking, but not-edible, plant is arum which has pinnate veins in the 3 lobes. I have seen arum and arrowroot growing within 2 feet of each other so be sure to look for this very clear distinguishing feature. You may also know the edible plant by the name wapato.
    Current Rating: 0.0000

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