Typha latifolia L.

Broad-leaved Cattail
Typhaceae

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Protologue: Sp. Pl.: 971 (1753)
Pronunciation: Typha latifolia
Etymology: the Greek name for this plant + having wide leaves.

Jepson eFlora Treatment

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Distribution:
 
Left: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). Right: CCH2. Click to see current herbarium records.  

Note inflorescence, a long spike, female flowers below, male above.