Typhaceae Typha latifolia L.
Broadleaf Cattail
Pomo - Food, Vegetable
Use documented by:
Barrett, S. A., 1952, Material Aspects of Pomo Culture, Bulletin of the Public Museum of the City of Milwaukee 20, page 92
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Typha latifolia L.
Scientific name: Typha latifolia L.
USDA symbol: TYLA (
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Common names: Broadleaf Cattail
Family: Typhaceae
Family (APG): Typhaceae
Native American Tribe: Pomo
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Vegetable
Notes: Roots eaten as greens.
RECRD: 40676 id: 41355