Cattail towering other vegetation in the pond. The lower parts of the leaves can be used in a salad; the young stems can be eaten raw or boiled; the young flower can be roasted. For the brave and adventurous.

Stock photo: Cattail towering other vegetation in the pond. The lower parts of the leaves can be used in a salad; the young stems can be eaten raw or boiled; the young flower can be roasted. For the brave and adventurous. was taken by simmons48 .