The narrow leafed cattails (Typha angustata) are often referred to as clubrushes. The cattails are found growing bunched together in and near freshwater and brackish marshes. They are perennial herbs, and are invasive (tending to spread) plants. The cattails are hard to get rid of and other plants such as California Grass were sent to control them, but usually they too got out of control.

The cattail's roots are edible and are eaten by humans and ducks. An average cattail and its leaves can grow up to nine feet tall. The cattail's buoyant leaves are used for twine for small toys. They have long stems and round tops and when mature, they usually have a spike growing out the top.