common cattail Directory References Discover 6 Animals That Eat Their Mates Why Do Bananas Turn Brown? 10 Best Hockey Players of All Time 7 Deadliest Weapons in History Does Ball Lightning Exist? 9 American Political Scandals What’s the Difference Between Asian and African Elephants? Contents common cattail plant Also known as: Typha latifolia Learn about this topic in these articles:cattails In cattail…long flat leaves of the common cattail (Typha latifolia) are used especially for making mats and chair seats. The starchy rhizomes are eaten in some places.Read More