EdibleNative
Broadleaf Cattail
Typha latifolia · Typhaceae
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Safety first
Young shoots can be confused with toxic iris — learn carefully. Avoid contaminated water.
Educational field guide only. Never eat a wild plant without 100% confident identification. Not medical or legal advice.
About
Wetland staple with edible shoots and pollen in season. Critical habitat plant — harvest lightly.
Harvest calendar
Months: Apr · May · Jun
Seasons: Spring, Early Summer
Parts used: shoots, pollen, young spikes
Habitat & skill
Habitats: Wetland / marsh, Stream & river corridor
Difficulty: moderate
Identification
Tall wetland plant; sword leaves; brown cylindrical spike.
Harvest notes
Spring shoots; early summer pollen. Avoid polluted water.
Preparation
Peeled shoots cooked; pollen as flour extender.
Stewardship
Take few shoots from large stands only.