Graceful cattail (Typha laxmannii)

The Latin name "Typha laxmannii" pays tribute to Erik Gustavovich Laxmann, a Finnish-Swedish clergyman and botanist who lived from 1737 to 1796. This aquatic plant is often cultivated for decorative purposes in shallow water areas near ponds and water features, attracting various birds and wildlife. However, due to its rapid growth, it is considered an invasive species in the US states of New Hampshire and Wisconsin.