Cattail (Typha latifolia) - the pollen can be used to enrich flour. The unripe flower spikes can be cooked as a vegetable and the young shoots and inner stems are eaten raw or cooked. It is even known to use them as torches when dipped into oil or animal fat. You can even make beautiful baskets out of the leaves.
Made into a poultice is good for cuts wounds, stings and bruises. Ash from the burned leaves can be used as an antiseptic or styptic for wounds.
The 'fluff' from the tops can be used as pillow stuffing and insulation for clothing.
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