Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
595772

Status:
valid

Authors:
Godr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Fl. Lorraine 3: 20 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595104

Common Names

  • Glauca Typha
  • Typha Glauca
  • Glaucous Typha

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Description

Typha glauca (also called Cattail, Reedmace, Bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Typha. It is native to North America and Europe and is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows. It has long, slender leaves and a cylindrical, brownish-green flower spike.

Uses & Benefits

Typha glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil, as it is tolerant of drought and salt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Typha glauca has small, yellow-brown flowers. Its seeds are small, brown and covered in long, white hairs. Its seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Typha glauca is a perennial plant that grows in moist, wet areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It is hardy to USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Typha glauca

Typha glauca is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of rivers and lakes.

Typha glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Typha glauca?

Typha glauca

What is the common name of Typha glauca?

Glaucous Cattail

Where is Typha glauca native to?

North America

Species in the Typha genus

Typha albida, Typha alekseevii, Typha angustifolia, Typha argoviensis, Typha azerbaijanensis, Typha bavarica, Typha capensis, Typha caspica, Typha changbaiensis, Typha davidiana, Typha domingensis, Typha elephantina, Typha gezei, Typha glauca, Typha grossheimii, Typha joannis, Typha kalatensis, Typha latifolia, Typha laxmannii, Typha lugdunensis, Typha minima, Typha orientalis, Typha provincialis, Typha przewalskii, Typha sistanica, Typha smirnovii, Typha subulata, Typha suwensis, Typha tichomirovii, Typha turcomanica, Typha tzvelevii, Typha valentinii, Typha varsobica, Typha austro-orientalis, Typha incana, Typha shuttleworthii, Typha linnaei, Typha soligorskiensis, Typha paludosa, Typha biarmica, Typha sinantropica, Typha volgensis, Typha ephemeroida, Typha krasnovae, Typha komarovii, Typha kamelinii, Typha kozlovii, Typha androssovii, Typha yakutii,

Species in the Typhaceae family

Sparganium americanum, Sparganium androcladum, Sparganium angustifolium, Sparganium confertum, Sparganium emersum, Sparganium erectum, Sparganium eurycarpum, Sparganium fallax, Sparganium fluctuans, Sparganium glomeratum, Sparganium gramineum, Sparganium hyperboreum, Sparganium japonicum, Sparganium kawakamii, Sparganium limosum, Sparganium longifolium, Sparganium natans, Sparganium oligocarpon, Sparganium probatovae, Sparganium rothertii, Sparganium speirocephalum, Sparganium splendens, Sparganium stoloniferum, Sparganium subglobosum, Sparganium yunnanense, Sparganium polyedrum, Typha albida, Typha alekseevii, Typha angustifolia, Typha argoviensis, Typha azerbaijanensis, Typha bavarica, Typha capensis, Typha caspica, Typha changbaiensis, Typha davidiana, Typha domingensis, Typha elephantina, Typha gezei, Typha glauca, Typha grossheimii, Typha joannis, Typha kalatensis, Typha latifolia, Typha laxmannii, Typha lugdunensis, Typha minima, Typha orientalis, Typha provincialis, Typha przewalskii,

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