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Typha sp.
There are two cattail species in Illinois -- Narrow-Leaved Cattail (Typha angustifolia) and Common Cattail (Typha latifolia). Because the species overlap in range, they sometimes hybridize. Consequently, it can be difficult to identify a specimen plant in the wild.
Spotted on Jun 12, 2011
Submitted on Jun 13, 2011
