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CATTAIL Family (Typhaceae Family)


Get readings about Grass aeroallergens.
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 Allergenicity
  • 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.