Typha latifolia: A
1.5-2m tall, big-sized perennial herb occurring in ponds, marshes,
or brinks of rivers, with rhizome extending sideways long. Leaves
are linear-shaped, 1-2cm wide, thick, and hairless, with bases
becoming sheath-like to embrace stems. Stem tips set cylindrical
spikes; lower portions are male, 10-20cm long, and adjacently follow
female ends; the male points are shorter than females, 7-12cm long.
Pollen is yellow and sticks to each of the four. Bloom time:
June-August. |