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CATTAIL Family (Typhaceae Family)
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Grass pollen is dominant in the summer.
Cattail primarily bloom from May to July.
Cattail in Missouri:
- Common or Broadleaf Cattail (Typha latifolia)
- Narrowleaf Cattail (Typha angustifolia)
Facts about Cattail
- Cattail is found in Missouri swamps, muddy areas of ponds and streams, and in other wet areas.
- They can grow up to ten feet tall.
- Cattail bloom all summer, primarily May to July.
- The pollen is airborne but is not considered a strong allergen.
- A home can be contaminated, however, by a dry arrangement of cattails.
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