Sagittaria latifolia
Plant Details
General Information
Plant Properties
Growth conditions
Wet
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acid Neutral Basic
Sun
Usage properties
Root
None
Description
The root can be eaten both raw and cooked. When roasted, it takes on a texture similar to that of potatoes and a flavor reminiscent of chestnuts. The tubers are edible when raw, but the skin can be quite bitter. It is best to peel the skin after the tubers have been cooked. Additionally, the tubers can be dried and ground into a powder, which can be used as porridge or mixed with grain flour to make bread. Native Americans in North America sliced the cooked roots into thin pieces and dried them in the same way as apples, by threading them onto strings. The egg-shaped tubers are 4-5 cm long and grow at the end of slender roots, usually about 30 cm deep in the ground and a short distance from the parent plant. The tubers are best harvested in late summer when the leaves are dying back.
Harvest Data
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Salix alba Willow |
Willow trees can provide shade and help to maintain soil moisture, creating a suitable environment for Sagittaria latifolia. |
|
Salix babylonica Weeping Willow |
Weeping Willow enhances the aesthetics of the guild and contributes to the moisture levels in the soil. |
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Salix caprea Goat Willow, Kilmarnock Willow, Pink Pussy Willow, Pussy Willow |
Goat willow attracts pollinators, helping to promote biodiversity around Sagittaria latifolia. |
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Salix fragilis Crack Willow |
Brittle willow is excellent for preventing soil erosion in wet areas where Sagittaria latifolia thrives. |
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Salix pentandra Bay Willow, Laurel willow |
Bay willow can enhance the soil structure, providing better conditions for Sagittaria latifolia's growth. |