Narrowleaf cattail (Typha angustifolia)
Also known as: Nail Rod, Narrow-Leaved Cat-Tail, Soft Flag, Lesser bulrush
Narrowleaf cattail is a perennial cattail often seen in North America. It grows in marshy areas. Parts of this plant are edible, but beware its lookalike, Yellow Flag, which is poisonous.
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Attributes of Narrowleaf cattail
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
91 cm to 2 m
Spread
90 cm to 1.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
15 cm
Flower Color
Brown Black
Images of Narrowleaf cattail
Quickly Identify Narrowleaf cattail
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Tall, aquatic perennial reaching 3-6 feet (91-183 cm) in height.
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Distinctive flower spikes with male and female sections separated by up to 2 inches (5 cm).
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Cylindrical brown cattail flowers 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) long.
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Compact, narrow fruit clusters 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) long with fluffy fibers.
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Stout, unbranched stem growing 6-12 feet (1.8-3.6 meters) in height.
Scientific Classification of Narrowleaf cattail
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Cattail
Genus
Cattails
Species
Narrowleaf cattail
