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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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