species 16,151 observations
Southern Cattail
Typha domingensis
Field notes
Typha domingensis, known commonly as southern cattail or cumbungi, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Typha.
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25
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Shy Cosmet Moth, Cattail Borer Moth, Julia's Dicymolomia Moth, Pickerelweed Borer Moth
9
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Waterlily Aphid, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid, Black Bean Aphid, Song Sparrow
13
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Seaside Lady Beetle, White Peacock, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.