BroadLeaf Cattail

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…and the seeds come out and sink to the bottom of the water. If the conditions are good, the seeds will germinate almost right away. The cattail leaves were commonly used by indians to weave baskets, pad for beddings, and for waterproof mattings to cover their wigwams. The down of the plant was used on burns, wounds, and in cradles for young babies. Some sections of the rhizomes were ground up and used for flower.