Typhaceae A.L. de Jussieu. Common name: Cattail Family.
A family of 2 genera with 16-30 species, wetland herbs, cosmopolitan. The combination of the traditional families Typhaceae and Sparganiaceae is controversial; while there is no doubt of their sister relationship, they are amply distinct and arguably best and conservatively retained as separate families.
References: Kaul (2000) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2000); Kubitzki (1998f) In Kubitzki (1998b); Smith (2000) In Flora of North America Editorial Committee (2000); Thieret & Luken (1996). Show full citations.
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© Erik Danielson | Typha angustifolia source | Original Image ⭷
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© Gary P. Fleming | Sparganium | Original Image ⭷
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