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Common Cattail

Typha latifolia

Photo by Saint Shrike
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Field Notes

Description:

Taller than five feet.

Habitat:

Areas associated with shallow fresh water or poor drainage, such as in ditches, marshes, and on pond and lake margins.

Notes:

Could possibly be another species of cattail or a hybrid.

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Typha latifolia

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Comments (3)
TrevorStaker
Oh, of course. From what I understand they can be planted nearby acidy waters, similar to our native willows, as they can clean the water up a little bit. Or at least thrive in it better than other things.
Saint Shrike
One of the websites I looked it up on mentioned that... but cautioned against eating ones out of polluted water. I think it is mostly the root that is eaten...
TrevorStaker
Some parts of this plant are edible, actually. I've heard that they taste something like potatoes.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2011

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