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. Datasheet Common NameLesser bulrush / narrowleaf cattail / lesser reedmace Botanical nameTypha angustifolia FamilyThyphaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageDeciduousBasic ColourbrownHeight1 -> 3 mHabitatravines, rivers, ponds Altitude1800 mBloom TimeJune - SeptemberPlant TypeHerb, AquaticFruit TypeAchenedifferent tolerancesTell us Used PartsTell usPlant UsesTell us Active substancesTell us USDA Zone> 4 (-35)Sun ExposureSunSoil pHAlkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureMoist, WetSoil Type ClayeyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Typha angustifolia Typha angustifolia
