broadleaf cattail
Typha latifolia
A tall, emergent wetland plant with long, strap-like leaves and distinctive brown, cylindrical seed heads. It thrives in shallow water and is commonly found in marshes, ponds, and wetland areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
North America, Europe, and Asia
Native to: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation