Broad-Leaf Cattail – Typha latifolia

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description

Appearance: Typha latifolia is a tall, emergent aquatic plant known for its long, cylindrical flower spikes.

Leaves: The leaves are long, flat, and strap-like, arising from the base of the plant.

Flowers: The plant produces dense, cylindrical flower spikes that consist of two parts: a brown, cigar-shaped female spike and a yellow, pollen-bearing male spike above it.

Habitat: It is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and lakes.

Distribution: Common cattail is native to North America.

Occurrence
Found in marshy areas around the crick

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