| Common Names |
Duck Potato, Broadleaf Arrowhead, Wapato |
| Family |
Alismataceae (Water Plantain Family) |
| Origin |
North America |
| Plant Type |
Aquatic Perennial |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Aquatic Layer |
| Mature Size |
2–4 ft tall |
| Light |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Needs |
High; thrives in submerged conditions |
| Harvest Season |
Late Summer to Fall |
| Time to Harvest |
90–120 days from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate to Fast |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 3–10 |
| Florida Native |
Yes |
| Propagation |
Tubers, Rhizome Division |
| Seasonal Traits |
Dies back in winter; regrows in spring |
