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Typha angustifolia  L.
Nail rod,   Narrow leaf cattail,   Narrowleaf cattail
Typha angustifolia is a perennial herb (aquatic) that is not native to California.
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Genus: Typha
Family: Typhaceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs in wetlands

Habitat: freshwater-marsh

Communities: Freshwater Wetlands, wetland-riparian

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS

Alternate Names:
PLANTSTypha angustifolia var. calumetensis
PLANTSTypha angustifolia var. elongata
Information about  Typha angustifolia from other sources

[Wikipedia] Introduction to North America, Distribution, Habitat: It has been proposed that the species was introduced from Europe to North America.[8] In North America, it is also thought to have been introduced from coastal to inland locations.[9] It is widely distributed in temperate and subtropical regions, growing in marshes, wetlands, and along the edges of ponds and lakes. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2024. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 11/21/2024).