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Indian Potato Plant

This plant produces edible tubers that were extensively used by the Native Americans many years ago. They are found in wetlands. I found them off the pier at White Rock Lake. It has several common names: broadleaf arrowhead, duck potato, Indian potato, or wapato.
Indian Potato Plant (Sagittaria latifolia)

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