Blue Cattail

About

The Blue Cattail (Typha glauca) is a species in the genus Typha. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes. Its geographic range includes Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States..

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

Typhaceae

Genus

Typha

Species

Typha glauca (Blue Cattail)

Names in Other Languages

French quenouille glauque

Similar Species in Typha

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Broad-Leaved Cattail

Typha latifolia

Not Evaluated

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Bullrush

Typha orientalis

Least Concern

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Cattail

Typha angustifolia

Least Concern

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Dwarf bulrush

Typha minima

Least Concern

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Indian reed-grass

Typha elephantina

Least Concern

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Laxman’s bulrush

Typha laxmannii

Not Evaluated

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Southern cattail

Typha domingensis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue Cattail?

The scientific name of Blue Cattail is Typha glauca. It belongs to the genus Typha.

Where does Blue Cattail live?

Blue Cattail is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Norway, United States.

What family does Blue Cattail belong to?

Blue Cattail (Typha glauca) belongs to the genus Typha, which is part of the taxonomic family Typhaceae.

What kingdom does Blue Cattail belong to?

Blue Cattail (Typha glauca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Blue Cattail?

The closest relatives of Blue Cattail in the genus Typha include Broad-Leaved Cattail, Bullrush, Cattail, Dwarf bulrush, Indian reed-grass.