Order Alismatales

Order Alismatales

Many of the plants in the Order Alismatales grow in water or wetland situations and they are distributed world-wide. The flowers have distinct sepals and petals. Certain Arrowhead species have underground or underwater stems that are used as a food source in some parts of the world. Many of these plants are ornamental and are planted in water gardens or aquariums. [CH] {EN}