The River "S" Unit of the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge has a 4.2 mile auto tour route and 1.5 mile seasonal hiking trail. The auto tour is an excellent way to see the Refuge. A pair of binoculars is a must and a camera makes it even more fun !!!
Sagittaria latifolia --- known as "Wapato", "Broadleaf Arrowhead", "Common Arrowhead", "Arrowleaf", "Duck-potato", and "Indian Potato".
The following is a collection of images taken of Wapato. Not all images taken of Wapato are shown here. More can be found throughout the Trip Logs. Also, link out to the "Trip Logs" to see more images of various birds, wildflowers, and Wildlife seen each day.
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Wapato (Broadleaf Arrowhead).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, July 28, 2008.
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Broadleaf Arrowhead ("Wapato").
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 1, 2009.
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Wapato (Broadleaf Arrowhead).
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, August 11, 2007.
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Broadleaf Arrowhead (Wapato) blossoms.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge, Washington, River "S" Unit.
Image taken, September 1, 2008.
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