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Thursday, September 20, 2012

Arrowroot, Maranta and Sagittaria species

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Arrowroot
Maranta and Sagittaria species
Description: The arrowroot is an aquatic plant with arrow-shaped leaves and
potatolike tubers in the mud.
Habitat and Distribution: Arrowroot is found worldwide in temperate zones and the tropics. It is found in moist to wet habitats.
Edible Parts: The rootstock is a rich source of high quality starch. Boil the rootstock and eat it as a vegetable.

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