“Bulrush (Typha latifolia)” by Ryan, licensed under CC BY 2.0

Hul'q'umi'num' name:

stth’equn

English Name:

Cattail

Alternative English Names:

Broadleaf Cattail, Bulrush, Common Bulrush, Common Cattail

Scientific Name:

Typha latifolia

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Description

Description, Habitat, Ecology, Distribution

Cattails grow in marshes, ponds, lakeshores, and wet ditches. They have long, flat, narrow leaves and produce tiny flowers on tall spikes that resemble a cat’s tail.

Island Cultural Role

Cattails have been used for sleeping mats when camping.

Language

Hul'q'umi'num' Name

stth’equn

APA

st̓ᶿeqən

Speaker

Theresa Thorne

Hul'q'umi'num' Name 2

slhewun – cattail blanket in ceremonies

APA

słewən

Speaker

Hazel Good

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