Typha angustifolia

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General Information

Scientific name: Typha angustifolia

Also known as: Small Reed Mace

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Plant Properties

Layer: Water

Format: Medium

Height: 3.00 m

Width: 3.00 m

Growth Rate: -

Leaf: -

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-7

Soil Moisture:
Wet

Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)

pH:
Acid Neutral Basic

Light:
Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Flowers, Condiment, Oil, Pollen, Root, Trunk, Seed

Edibility:
(5)

Medicinal:
(3)

Features:
Biomass, Insulation, Oil, Paper, Filling, Bee plant, Carbon farming

Description

Carrots can be eaten both raw and cooked. Cooked carrots can serve as a substitute for potatoes. They can also be crushed into a sweet syrup. Dried carrots can be ground into a powder that can be used as a thickening agent in soups or added to flour. This powder is high in protein and is often used for making cookies. Young shoots in the spring can be eaten raw or cooked and serve as a substitute for asparagus. The base of the mature stem can be eaten both raw and cooked, with the advice to remove the outer part of the stem. Young flower stalks can be used raw or cooked and taste like sweet corn, making them ideal for soup. The seeds of this plant are small and difficult to harvest, but they have a pleasant nutty flavor when roasted. The seeds can also be used to make edible oil. The pollen of the plant can be eaten raw or cooked to add extra protein to flour when making bread and oatmeal. They can also be eaten together with young flowers.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/07

End of Harvest: 30/09

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild	Description
Salix alba Willow	Salix alba provides shade and organic material when its leaves drop, enriching the soil.
Sambucus canadensis American Elder	Sambucus canadensis attracts beneficial insects and provides a habitat for wildlife.
Populus alba White Poplar	Populus alba can help maintain moisture levels in the soil and improve its structure.
Betula nigra River Birch, Black Birch, Red Birch, Water Birch, River Birch	Scirpus validus shares a similar habitat and can enhance the water filtration process in the area.
Urtica dioica Stinging nettel, California nettel	Urtica dioica can provide forage for beneficial insects and help with soil nutrient cycling.
Alnus glutinosa European Alder	Alnus glutinosa fixes nitrogen in the soil, enhancing nutrient availability for Typha angustifolia.
Salvia officinalis Sage	Salvia officinalis can enhance the biodiversity of the guild and deter pests due to its aromatic properties.