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Typha latifolia L.

bulrush (Typhaceae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
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Typha latifolia grows in stagnant or slow-flowing water throughout the British Isles.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-10-07

 bulrush / Typha latifolia: _Typha latifolia_ grows in stagnant or slow-flowing water throughout the British Isles.

In flower, the terminal, male part of the inflorescence is wider than the lower, female part.

Cothill (VC22: Berkshire); 2015-06-23

 bulrush / Typha latifolia: In flower, the terminal, male part of the inflorescence is wider than the lower, female part.

The fruits of Typha latifolia are thousands of minuscule capsules with soft down attached to aid in wind-dispersal.

Framilode (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2020-02-08

 bulrush / Typha latifolia: The fruits of _Typha latifolia_ are thousands of minuscule capsules with soft down attached to aid in wind-dispersal.

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