Typha latifolia
A common plant of wetland habitats
Typha latifolia common cattail
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This intriguing marsh plant grows in dense stands, dominating most wetlands. The tiny pistillate (female) flowers form dense distinctive brown heads. The sword-like leaves may grow up to 9 feet long and are so thick that they hie anyone wading through the wetland.
Habitat & Range
Common in swamps, marshes, wetlands, wet shores and ditches.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | OBL |
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NCNE: | OBL |
Phenology
Flowers May through July.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)