Cattail
Botanical name: Typhaceae
Cattail
Botanical name: Typhaceae
Species of Cattail
Bur-reeds
The bur-reeds are a genus of aquatic plants that can be found in ponds, streams, and marshes. A very old genus, the bur-reeds were first mentioned in 1562. It is wide spread throughout the Northern and Southern hemispheres. There is great variation in the species which may be identified by their fruits. It flowers only occasionally through summer and fall.
Cattails
Cattails are tall and reedy marsh plants that thrive in shallow water. Historically, they were used for thatch and baskets. Uses as a raw material for building and as a bio-energy crop are currently being explored. Cattails are wind-pollinated perennials that are native to temperate regions.
Scientific Classification
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