Typha Latifolia

Typha latifolia

Typha latifolia, or Broadleaf Cattail, is an iconic emergent wetland plant with long, strap-like green leaves and distinctive brown, velvety seed heads that form on tall stems in late summer. Highly invasive in many regions, it spreads rapidly through rhizomes and seed dispersal, quickly dominating water margins and shallow marshes. It is valuable for wildlife habitat, water purification, and traditional uses, but requires vigilant management to prevent overtaking native species.