Typha davidiana
Family: Typhaceae
What it is like
A herb. The stems are 1 m tall. The leaves are 60-70 cm long by 3-5 mm wide. They are curved. The male part of the spike is 12-18 cm long. The female part of the spike is separated from the male. It is 5-11 cm long by 1-2 cm wide.
There are 10 Typha species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows on the edges of lakes and rivers.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves, oil, pollen, root, seeds, stem