Cattail 500 Seeds Typha latifolia

Typha latifolia, commonly known as broadleaf cattail, is a perennial aquatic plant widely distributed across temperate and subtropical regions of North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. Belonging to the family Typhaceae, it is a dominant species of wetlands, marshes, and pond margins, thriving in shallow, slow-moving or still waters where its dense stands often form extensive colonies. The plant is easily recognizable by its tall, erect, strap-like leaves that can reach up to 3 meters (10 feet) in height and its distinctive brown, cylindrical flower spikes that appear in summer—these consist of a dense upper portion of male flowers that shed pollen and a thick lower section of female flowers that mature into the familiar velvety brown seed heads. Typha latifolia plays a crucial ecological role in wetland environments, providing food and habitat for numerous bird, amphibian, and insect species, while also stabilizing soil and improving water quality by filtering sediments and