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Most people would recognize this item aLmost immediately. This is a common plant found in shallow standing or slow running water. Another term commonly used for this plant is the cat tail

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Typha capensis is a species of flowering plant commonly known as the Cape bulrush. It is native to Africa and is typically found in wetland habitats such as marshes and along the edges of lakes and rivers. Typha capensis is characterized by its tall, cylindrical flower spikes and long, linear leaves.

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