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Plant Name:
Broadleaf Cattail
Scientific Name:
Typha latifolia
Description:
Broadleaf Cattail is a tall, native perennial plant with long, broad leaves and distinctive brown cylindrical flower spikes. It forms dense stands and is often found in wetland areas, providing important habitat and food sources for various wildlife species.
Habitat:
Marshes, wetlands, ponds, lakeshores
Fauna:
Broadleaf Cattail provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, mammals, and insects. It also helps stabilize wetland soils and improve water quality.
Growing Conditions:
Broadleaf Cattail thrives in wet soils and shallow water in full sun to partial shade.
Uses:
Broadleaf Cattail has various practical uses, including in traditional crafts, as food, and for its fibers. It is also used in wetland restoration and wastewater treatment.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Broadleaf Cattail is sometimes referred to as "Common Cattail" or "Broad-Leaved Typha".
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Ryan Hodnett
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