Typha / ˈtaɪfə / is a genus of about 30 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Typhaceae.

1 day ago · This guide is the 5 edible parts of the plant, when each is in season, how to identify cattails confidently (they have a couple of look-alikes worth knowing), and the safety rule that decides …

Learn about cattail (Typha latifolia), a native wetland perennial. Discover growing conditions, wildlife value, uses, and how to manage cattails in ponds.

cattail, (genus Typha), genus of about 30 species of tall reedy marsh plants (family Typhaceae), found mainly in temperate and cold regions of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The plants inhabit …

May 2, 2025 · Cattails prefer lots of sun, fertile soil, and consistent water. With the right conditions, these fast-growing plants can reach up to 10 feet tall. They have a rhizomatous root system and spread …

Here are 50 incredible uses for cattails, from food and fire-starting to medicine, shelter, and more. A must-know survival plant.

Jan 10, 2026 · Cattails are readily identified by their long, flat, sword-like leaves that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. These leaves emerge from the base of the plant, sheathing the stout, unbranched …

Jun 21, 2025 · Sometimes called the "grocery store of the woods" cattails are a widely available edible plant that even non-foragers know. These plants have been used for eons around the world, are …

Jan 21, 2020 · Native to North America, cattails (Typha spp.) grow in soggy areas along lakes, streams, ditches, and marshes. Mature ones are unmistakable: towering stalks up to 9 feet tall with thick …

May 8, 2026 · Native to North America and parts of Europe and Asia, cattails are an easy-growing aquatic perennial plant that feels right at home in wetlands and boggy soil.