Bulrush or typha latifolia

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Date:August 1919

Description:Bulrush is a perennial of reed swamps around lakes and ponds. It s also known as Great Reedmace.

Flowering between June and July, it can grow to a height of 2.5m.

This example was found growing at Cannock Chase in Staffordshire by L.K. Clark.

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This plant is now cared for by staff at Stoke-on-Trent Museums.

Related themes:

Rivers, Streams & Brooks Lakes, Ponds & Reservoirs Canals Agriculture & Countryside

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