Broad-Leaved Cattail
Typha latifolia
Typha latifolia is a perennial herbaceous wetland plant in the genus Typha. It is known in English as bulrush (sometimes as common bulrush to distinguish from other species of Typha), and in North America as broadleaf cattail. It is found as a native plant species throughout most of Eurasia and North America, and more locally in Africa and South America.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Typha latifolia |
| Family | Typhaceae |
| Height | 5-9 ft |
| Bloom time | Jun-Jul |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Wet to shallow water |
| Soil | Muck |
| Wildlife value | Marsh-bird nesting cover. Native, but aggressive where water levels are stabilized |
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Image Credits
- Peter O'Connor aka anemoneprojectors from Stevenage, United Kingdom (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Böhringer Friedrich (CC BY-SA 2.5)