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Which arrowhead species is used in North American pond restoration projects?

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Flowering rush — Alismatales Showy and delicate flowers of the flowering rush (*Butomus umbellatus*).

The broadleaf arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia) is the species frequently used in North American pond restoration projects. It is utilized to improve feeding areas for birds.1

This plant belongs to the genus Sagittaria within the family Alismataceae, which is part of the Alismatales order. These perennial herbs are well-suited for such environments, as they grow in shallow lakes, ponds, and streams, and their presence helps provide important habitats for fish and stabilizes shorelines.123