Cattail Family (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial marsh plants with creeping rootstocks and long linear leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cattail family, Typhaceae, consists of perennial marsh plants with creeping rootstocks and long linear leaves.
- Cattail family plants are often found in wetlands and are known for their distinctive brown cylindrical flower spikes.
- The cattail family is a small group of plants, with only a few species, but they are widely distributed across the world.
- In the cattail family, the leaves are typically flat and strap-like, with a sharp edge that can cause cuts.
- The cattail family is an important part of many aquatic ecosystems, providing food and shelter for a variety of animals.