"Typha is a genus of about 30 species of monocotyledonous flowering plants in the family Typhaceae. These plants have a variety of common names, in American English as reed, cattail, or punks." (Thank you Wikipedia!). They largely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, where they are found in a variety of wetland habitats. Don't you love coming here and learning more about the world? :-). Vince and Jo Anne's new home backs up against a small wetland, not 30 feet from their back door. We have been watching all kinds of birds and ducks and geese every day, which is so much fun. I wandered down to the edge of the wetland and used my 200mm lens to look at some of the plants and birds closely and these cattails in various stages of dissolution caught my eye. It is so much fun to see what happens to the brown cigar shaped parts of the plant after going through winter. I have posted an extra large image so please click on it to see more detail.
3 comments:
Nice to have nature right outside your door. I imagine it it relaxing and brings joy watching wildlife. I am surprised that the cattails have burst so early in the Spring. Happy Easter. Enjoy your visit.
Joan
It is unusual looking, especially when magnified. So nice Aunt Joanne and Uncle Vincent have a place where they can enjoy nature and the wildlife. Trace
I am so used to seeing cattails in their original form so these photos are amazing to look at! It’s wonderful that Vince & JoAnne have a place to relax and enjoy nature. Betsey
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