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Southern Cattail (Typha domingensis) is a perennial herb found in wetlands across a vast range from Afghanistan to Uruguay and beyond. Southern Cattail (Latin: Typha domingensis, family Typhaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Southern Cattail is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Southern Cattail is a member of the Typhaceae family native to AFG, ALA, ALB, ALG, AND, and ANG. Southern Cattail thrives in wet environments and prefers light to medium-heavy soils.
Southern Cattail grows best in USDA zone 5-12, 8/10 light, wet, water water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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