Southern Cattail
Produces brown flower spikes.
| Scientific name | Typha domingensis |
| English name | Southern Cattail |
| Japanese name | 姫蒲 |
| Classification | Monocots |
| Classification details | Poales Typhaceae |
| Full length | Grows to about 2m. |
| Distribution | Found in waterside areas throughout Japan. |
Characteristics
An emergent plant of the Typhaceae family that grows to about 2m.
The brown sausage-like parts are the "flower spikes", and cattails produce male and female flower spikes.
Himegama differs from Kotama in that the upper part of the female flower spike is yellow-green.
Ecology
A perennial plant that grows in lakes and brackish waters, it blooms from early summer to summer. The spikes turn reddish brown when ripe.
Habitat
Tama River midstream
They were growing in clusters in puddles in the Tama River midstream. The tall grass was growing to hide the puddles from the surrounding area. It seemed to be a perfect hiding place for reed warblers and warblers.
Pictures
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Spring star
Long narrow leaves resembling Chinese chives and white flowers.......ead more.
Blackfin dartfish
The back half of the body is black.......ead more.
Spangled emperor
The mouth is pointed like a flute.......ead more.
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running brown band.......ead more.
Little Tern
The sudden descent from hovering is splendid.......ead more.