Cat tail (Bullrush)
Typha latifolia
35.8987, -86.9624
Field Notes
Description:
The rhizomes of Typha latifolia were eaten by many first peoples of North America, as well as the leaf bases and young flower spikes. The rhizomes can be consumed after cooking and removing the skin, while the peeled stems and leaf bases can be eaten raw or cooked.
Habitat:
These cat tails grow wild in the drainage ditch at the end of our property.
Notes:
The red-winged blackbirds love to eat the seeds.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2011
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