Cattail (Typhaceae) - PictureThis

Cattail

Cattail are prominent wetland plants, characterized by their robust, grass-like appearance. These plants typically feature dense clusters of narrow leaves and conspicuous, cigar-shaped brown flower spikes. Commonly thriving at water edges, cattail utilizes its distinctive rhizomes for rapid spread, often forming dense colonies that dominate the landscape and play a crucial role in the ecosystem by stabilizing shorelines and providing habitat.

Scientific classification

Family

Cattail (Typhaceae)

Order

Grasses, sedges and allies

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