One of about 30 species of similar looking plants with an arrowhead shaped leaf.
Leaf has many uniform veins originating from the center and curving toward the margin.
White, 3 petal flower arranged at the end of a thick stalk separate from the leaf.
Forms dense colonies on wet soil that become more open as the water deepens.
Has a high affinity for rich phosphate soils and hard water.
A favorite food for beavers and muskrats.
