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Typha angustifolia L.

lesser bulrush (Typhaceae)

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The leaves of Typha angustifolia are narrower than those of Typha latifolia.

Wilstone (VC20: Hertfordshire); 2015-07-23

 lesser bulrush / Typha angustifolia: The leaves of _Typha angustifolia_ are narrower than those of _Typha latifolia_.

Unlike in Typha latifolia, the male and female inflorescences of Typha angustifolia are separated by a short length of stalk.

Wilstone (VC20: Hertfordshire); 2015-07-23

 lesser bulrush / Typha angustifolia: Unlike in _Typha latifolia_, the male and female inflorescences of _Typha angustifolia_ are separated by a short length of stalk.

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