Habitat: Tidal freshwater marshes, ponds, swamps, ditches, seeps, alluvial forests, stream margins, and wet disturbed areas. Frequent to locally common throughout Virginia.
Wildlife value: Underground tubers are preferred by at least fifteen species of ducks and by snapping turtles. The tall, arrow-shaped leaves of this plant create shade and protection for frogs and their tadpoles. Frogs perch on its sturdy stems, while its submerged portions offer a safe space for tadpole development.
Notes: Can become weedy
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
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