Typha angustifolia

Lesser bulrush, narrow leaf cattail or lesser reedmace is a perennial aquatic plant having as a scientific name Typha angustifolia. The stem is unbranched and can reach 3 m height. It is characterized by wide leaves which have flat rolled blade. The inflorescence is a dense cylindrical spike that consists of an upper male brownish part and a lower female brown part. Hairy achenes are produced and release seeds in contact of water.

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Datasheet

Common Name	Lesser bulrush / narrowleaf cattail / lesser reedmace
Botanical name	Typha angustifolia
Family	Thyphaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	Deciduous
Basic Colour	brown
Height	1 -> 3 m
Habitat	ravines, rivers, ponds
Altitude	1800 m
Bloom Time	June – September
Plant Type	Herb, Aquatic
Fruit Type	Achene
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USDA Zone	> 4 (-35)
Sun Exposure	Sun
Soil pH	Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Moisture	Moist, Wet
Soil Type	Clayey
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sows
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