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Typha Collection

"Discover the Beauty and Diversity of Typha: From Bulrushes to Kingfishers" Typha, commonly known as bulrush

Background imageTypha Collection: Lesser bulrush, Typha angustifolia

Lesser bulrush, Typha angustifolia
5856181 Lesser bulrush, Typha angustifolia; (add.info.: Lesser bulrush, Typha angustifolia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Background imageTypha Collection: Bulrush, Typha latifolia

Bulrush, Typha latifolia
5856180 Bulrush, Typha latifolia; (add.info.: Bulrush, Typha latifolia. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora), Stockholm

Background imageTypha Collection: Decorative botanical print with spearwort, clover, marsh marigold, bulrush, loosestrife

Decorative botanical print with spearwort, clover, marsh marigold, bulrush, loosestrife
5855544 Decorative botanical print with spearwort, clover, marsh marigold, bulrush, loosestrife; (add.info.: Five aquatic plants including yellow greater spearwort (Ranunculus lingua)

Background imageTypha Collection: Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Background imageTypha Collection: Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a bulrush, Devpm, UK, November

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

Background imageTypha Collection: Greater Bullrush / Reedmace (Typha latifolia) with seeds emerging in winter ready

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

Background imageTypha Collection: 3673427

3673427

Background imageTypha Collection: Corn or maize, Zea mays

Corn or maize, Zea mays, Mais coltivato. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Background imageTypha Collection: Lesser bulrush, Typha angustifolia

Lesser bulrush, Typha angustifolia. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Background imageTypha Collection: Maize or corn, Zea mays, and oats, Avena sativa

Maize or corn, Zea mays, and oats, Avena sativa. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageTypha Collection: Bulrush, Typha latifolia, and sweetflag, Acorus calamus

Bulrush, Typha latifolia, and sweetflag, Acorus calamus. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Background imageTypha Collection: Bulrush or broadleaf cattail, Typha latifolia

Bulrush or broadleaf cattail, Typha latifolia, Massette. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Background imageTypha Collection: Bulrush, creat cats tail or reed mace, Typha latifolia

Bulrush, creat cats tail or reed mace, Typha latifolia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany

Background imageTypha Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 702

Curtis British Entomology Plate 702
Coleoptera: Typhaea fumata = Typhaea stercorea [Plant: Typha angustifolia (Lesser Bulrush or Reed-mace)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageTypha Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 494

Curtis British Entomology Plate 494
Coleoptera: Donacia typhae (Reed-mace Donacia), = Donacia vulgaris; with dissections from D. cincta Germ. [Plant: Typha latifolia (Great Cat?s-tail, Bulrush or Reed-mace)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageTypha Collection: RF - Reedmace (Typha latifolia) silhouetted and reflected in lake at dawn

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

Background imageTypha Collection: Two male Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) eating seeds from the spike of a common bulrush

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

Background imageTypha Collection: British Columbia, Canada. Sunrise on cattails in pond

British Columbia, Canada. Sunrise on cattails in pond

Background imageTypha Collection: Cattails In The Sunset

Cattails In The Sunset

Background imageTypha Collection: Common Cattail (Typha latifolia) along the Rio Grande, Rio Grande del Norte National Monument

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

Background imageTypha Collection: Black and white illustration of Bulrush cattails near riverbank

Black and white illustration of Bulrush cattails near riverbank

Background imageTypha Collection: Close-up of an American cattail with leaves in wetland habitat. The Celery Bog, West Lafayette

Close-up of an American cattail with leaves in wetland habitat. The Celery Bog, West Lafayette, Indiana

Background imageTypha Collection: Black and white illustration of dried stems of Typha sp. (Bulrush)

Black and white illustration of dried stems of Typha sp. (Bulrush)

Background imageTypha Collection: Illustration of Reedmace (Typha species) growing at the edge of water

Illustration of Reedmace (Typha species) growing at the edge of water

Background imageTypha Collection: Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Typha latifolia (Bulrush)

Background imageTypha Collection: Picture No. 11674838

Picture No. 11674838
Bulrush with wind blowing seeds. Date:

Background imageTypha Collection: Picture No. 11674837

Picture No. 11674837
Bulrush with wind blowing seeds. Date:

Background imageTypha Collection: A Lycaenops stalking through a shallow prehistoric wetland

A Lycaenops stalking through a shallow prehistoric wetland

Background imageTypha Collection: Cattail -Typha-, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Cattail -Typha-, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Background imageTypha Collection: Picture No. 10754846

Picture No. 10754846
Pond full of reedmace / bulrush on a frosty morning (Typha latifolia) Date:

Background imageTypha Collection: Looking over bulrush seed heads then reed beds towards Dunwich - RSPB Minsmere Suffolk

Looking over bulrush seed heads then reed beds towards Dunwich - RSPB Minsmere Suffolk

Background imageTypha Collection: great reedmace or bulrush cottony down fruits

great reedmace or bulrush cottony down fruits

Background imageTypha Collection: Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male, feeding on Reedmace (Typha sp)

Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male, feeding on Reedmace (Typha sp)
Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male, feeding on Reedmace (Typha sp.) seeds in reedbed, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, january



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"Discover the Beauty and Diversity of Typha: From Bulrushes to Kingfishers" Typha, commonly known as bulrush, is a fascinating plant species that thrives in various habitats around the world. One such location is Klein Schietveld in Brasschaat, Belgium, where the majestic Bulrush (Typha latifolia) can be found. Its tall stems and distinctive seed heads make it a captivating sight for nature enthusiasts. In Devpm, UK during November, an enchanting scene unfolds as a Common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perches gracefully on a bulrush. This stunning bird finds solace amidst the tranquility of its surroundings. The versatility extends beyond its visual appeal. Corn or maize (Zea mays), another member of this family, showcases its importance as a staple crop worldwide. Its golden ears stand tall among fields of greenery. Amongst the various species within this genus lies Lesser bulrush (Typha angustifolia). With slender leaves and delicate flowers, it adds elegance to any wetland ecosystem it inhabits. A harmonious blend occurs when Maize or corn (Zea mays) intertwines with oats (Avena sativa). These two crops coexist seamlessly in agricultural landscapes across the globe. Bulrushes have also been known to form beautiful partnerships with other plants like sweetflag (Acorus calamus). Together they create picturesque scenes that captivate all who witness them. Another notable variety is Bulrush or broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia), which boasts broad leaves and cylindrical flower spikes. It serves as both an aesthetic delight and an essential component of wetland ecosystems worldwide. Creat cats tail or reed mace are alternative names for Bulrushes like Typha latifolia - their unique appearance has earned them these intriguing monikers over time.