Showing Food Narrowleaf cattail
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| Name | Narrowleaf cattail | ||||||||||
| Scientific Name | Typha angustifolia | ||||||||||
| Description | Narrowleaf cattail, Typha angustifolia, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the northern hemisphere, commonly found in brackish locations. It is widely consumed in North America, where it is believed to have been introduced from Europe. The plant's edible parts include dormant sprouts on roots and bases of leaves, inner core of the stalk, green bloom spikes, ripe pollen, and starchy roots, which can be used in various culinary dishes. The plant has a sweet, starchy taste and a mild odor. It is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and fiber, providing several health benefits, including supporting digestive health and providing energy (PMID: 39458804). The most notable chemical in narrowleaf cattail is starch. The plant has medicinal uses, including treating wounds and skin conditions (PMID: 40290444). In some cultures, the plant is used to make flour, and the pollen is used as a natural dye. A peculiar mode of preparation involves roasting the roots to bring out their natural sweetness. | ||||||||||
| Primary ID | FOOD00564 | ||||||||||
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| Group | Vegetables | ||||||||||
| Sub-Group | Other vegetables | ||||||||||
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| Superkingdom | Eukaryota | ||||||||||
| Kingdom | Viridiplantae | ||||||||||
| Phylum | Streptophyta | ||||||||||
| Class | Magnoliopsida | ||||||||||
| Order | Poales | ||||||||||
| Family | Typhaceae | ||||||||||
| Genus | Typha | ||||||||||
| Species | angustifolia | ||||||||||
| Variety | Not Available | ||||||||||
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| ITIS ID | 42325 | ||||||||||
| Wikipedia ID | Narrowleaf_cattail | ||||||||||
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| Content Reference | — U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2008. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 21. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page. — Shinbo, Y., et al. 'KNApSAcK: a comprehensive species-metabolite relationship database.' Plant Metabolomics. Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2006. 165-181. | ||||||||||