Typha angustifolia
Typha angustifolia
(narrow-leaved cattail)
Plants
Exotic

Impact ID8944
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionNarrow-leaved cattail (Typha angustifolia) is thought to be allelopathic, producing chemicals that discourage the growth of other plant species.
Reference25001
Great Lakes RegionNo
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