species 78,611 observations
Broadleaf Cattail
Typha latifolia
Field notes
Supports All
42
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Oblique-banded Leafroller Moth, Julia's Dicymolomia Moth, Shy Cosmet Moth, Potato Tuber Moth
13
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Waterlily Aphid, English Grain Aphid, Mallard, Common Raven
22
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Cattail Bug, Bold Jumping Spider, Eurasian Wigeon
7
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Wet
- Water use
- High
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Herbaceous perennial Water plant
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.