flower of typha angustifolia. the inflorescences are cylindrical, resembling large incense sticks.

plant grass field crop prairie agriculture flower meadow grassland lawn food wetland produce soil herb wildflower pasture green shrub typha angustifolia inflorescences cylindrical resembling large incense sticks commonly narrowleaf cattail marginal semi-aquatic herbaceous perennial typically grows extensive creeping rhizomes tall forming dense stands robust spreading vegetation nature summer spring plants sky wind garden water season leaf landscape wild environment reed forest closeup flora growth