Southern Cattail

Also known as Cumbungi, Southern Reedmace, Tall Cattail, Narrowleaf Cattail

Southern cattails dominate tropical and warm-temperate wetlands, forming dense stands that reach heights up to four meters. Their tall, pale green leaves frame distinct cinnamon-brown flower spikes, characterized by a clear gap between the upper male flowers and lower female region. These fast-growing perennials filter nutrients from runoff and provide critical nesting habitat for aquatic birds and invertebrates.