What is another word for cattail?
Pronunciation: [kˈate͡ɪl] (IPA) 
Cattails are tall, slender aquatic plants with distinctive brown seed heads that resemble a cat's tail. However, there are several synonyms for the word "cattail" that may be used to describe these versatile plants. Some people refer to them as bulrushes, punks, or reed maces. Other synonymous terms used to describe cattails include water torches, cat's tails, and corn dogs. In terms of their Latin taxonomy, cattails belong to the genus Typha, which includes plants such as broadleaf cattail or narrowleaf cattail. Regardless of what these plants are called, they are often found in wetlands and are an important part of the ecosystem for many species of animals, including ducks, muskrats, and beavers.
