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

Impact ID8960
Impact TypeHabitat Alteration
Study TypeAnecdotal
Study LocationN/A
Impact DescriptionWhen the hybrid from Typha angustifolia and Typha latifolia, Typha x glauca individuals die, there is a substantial amount of dead shoots and litter that remains, especially in areas dense with Typha spp. The dead biomass effectively blocks sunlight, smothers new growth, and modifies the concentration of nutrients.
Reference42560
Great Lakes RegionNo
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