COMMON CATTAIL

Class: Typha latifolia

Family: CATTAIL FAMILY

Sub Family: Typhaceae

Year: Perennial

Other Names: Bullrush, Tule

Colour: Brown

Height: 1.2-2.5 m (4-8')

Each Flower:

Leaves: Several long, narrow, sword-shaped leaves, up to 2.5 cm (1") broad, sheathe stems at base, often longer than flower-stem

Stems: Round, stout, and pithy inside

Blooming Period: June - July

Habitat: Roadside ditches, lake edges, and marshes

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