broad-leaved cattail

(broadleaf cattail)
Typha latifolia

Member of cattails (genus Typha)
cattail family (family Typhaceae)
grasses, sedges, cattails, and allies (order Poales)
monocots (class Liliopsida)
other colors in flowering plants

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• naked stem between staminate, pistillate flowers generally 0 cm
• widest leaf blades 10–29 mm wide (fresh), 5–20 mm (dry)

Toxicity of cat tail (Typha latifolia):
0 – Non-toxic.

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Chris’s observations: 1 (none are research grade)

Locations:

• Monte Bello OSP

Months:

• Apr.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora