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Alismataceae

Arrowhead, Chinese Arrowhead; Chi Gu
Sagittaria Sagittifolia L. (Alismataceae)
(S. Trifolia L. Var. Sinensis Makino)


Description

Whole plant
A perennial herb, 50-80 cm tall, growing in ponds, rice-fields and swamps. Underground corms are spherical, yellowish or brownish, with membranous scales on two or three rings. Leaves are arrowhead-shaped, 5-20 cm wide.

Origin

Sagittaria Sagittifolia - Corm
It is widely cultivated in China and Japan, and is probably native to these countries. The corms are usually imported to Singapore during the Chinese New Year period (Jan-Feb), mostly from South China.

Uses
The starchy corms are peeled, sliced and cooked in stews or fried. They are sometimes planted in vessels for the green arrowhead-shaped leaves.

Last modified on Tuesday, 14th May 1996.
© Copyright 1996 Virtual Science Centre Project




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