species 24,822 observations
Narrow-leaved Cattail
Typha angustifolia
Field notes
Supports All
26
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Shy Cosmet Moth, Narrow-leaved Cattail Diver Moth, Cattail Borer Moth, Julia's Dicymolomia Moth
8
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Snow Goose, Waterlily Aphid, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid, English Grain Aphid
16
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Cryptophilus, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
2
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
- Resists
- Wet soil
- Plant type
- Wildflower Water plant
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.