Typha latifolia

Cat's-Tail at Nimmitabel, NSW

Typha latifolia at Nimmitabel, NSW - 9 Dec 2023
Typha latifolia at Nimmitabel, NSW - 9 Dec 2023
Typha latifolia at Nimmitabel, NSW - 9 Dec 2023
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Typha latifolia 9 Dec 2023 JaneR
Lomandra longifolia 9 Dec 2023 CarbonAI
Typha sp. 9 Dec 2023 trevorpreston

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JaneR wrote:
   9 Dec 2023
This is the introduced species of Typha.
This is the second occurrence of Typha latifolia reported on CNM, both in latter half of 2023.
A worrying coincidence - hopefully not a trend.

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Sighting information

  • 30 Abundance
  • 9 Dec 2023 03:13 PM Recorded on
  • trevorpreston Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Typha latifolia Scientific name
  • Cat's-Tail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Minor Weed or Pest
  • Up to 1163m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
  • Ngunnawal language

    Gummiuk

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