Common Cattail Collection

Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a bulrush, Devpm, UK, November

Typha latifolia (broadleaf cattail, bulrush, common bulrush, common cattail, cat-o -nine-tails, great reedmace)
Illustration of a Typha latifolia (broadleaf cattail, bulrush, common bulrush, common cattail, cat-o -nine-tails, great reedmace, coopers reed, cumbungi)

Greater Bullrush / Reedmace (Typha latifolia) with seeds emerging in winter ready for dispersal on breezes, Cotswold Water Park, Wiltshire, UK, January

Swift, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999384 Swift, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

RF - Reedmace (Typha latifolia) silhouetted and reflected in lake at dawn. Lower Tamar Lakes, Cornwall, England, UK. November 2020

Perennial Aquatic Flowering season Summer Wild plant
Typha latifolia Bulrush Brown subject

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Typha latifolia Bulrush Brown subject Grey background

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Typha latifolia Bulrush Brown subject Grey background

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Typha latifolia Bulrush Brown subject Grey background

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Typha latifolia Bulrush Brown subject Grey background

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Two male Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) eating seeds from the spike of a common bulrush (Typha latifolia) in a reedbed, Belgium, January. Digital composite

Moorhen juvenile climbing on top of common cattail, Netherlands

Common Cattail (Typha latifolia) along the Rio Grande, Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, New Mexico

Lesser Bulrush or Narrowleaf Cattail -Typha angustifolia-, flowering, clotted together by rain, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Great Reedmace seed (Typha latifolia) SEM C014 / 2145
Great reedmace seed. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a great reedmace seed (Typha latifolia). Otherwise known as the common bulrush, broadleaf cattail, common cattail

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Discover the beauty of the common cattail in its natural habitat. 🌾🦆 From the Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium to the Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a bulrush in Devpm, UK, November - these stunning images capture the essence of this remarkable plant. Dating back to Swift's era with a coloured engraving from 1833-39, it's clear that the common cattail has fascinated us for centuries. Its silhouette reflected in a lake at dawn creates an ethereal scene that is truly captivating. As a perennial aquatic flowering plant, it thrives during summer and adds vibrant colors to any landscape. Known by various names such as broadleaf cattail, cat-o-nine-tails or great reedmace among others, Typha latifolia is versatile and adaptable. Witness its resilience as Greater Bullrush / Reedmace (Typha latifolia) emerges with seeds even in winter. This incredible transformation showcases nature's ability to thrive under challenging conditions. Whether you're an avid botanist or simply appreciate Mother Nature's wonders, take a moment to admire the common cattail and all its glory. It serves as a reminder of nature's resilience and beauty throughout every season.