Typhaceae : Typha latifolia
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Family Name
Typhaceae
Common Name
Broad-leaved cattail
Native American Name
Dakota: "Wihuta-hu (*Weehute-hoo)"
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection: Collect seed in Aug.- Sept.
Germination: Fall sow
Vegetative Propagation: Division of the rhizomes
Soils: Rich soil
Light: Full sun
Water: Prefers boggy areas
Additional Notes
* 'Wihuta-hu' began to be documented in this form in the 1980's on the Lake Traverse Reservation.