cattails

does anyone know if cattail roots are edible?

 

Yes, they most certainly are.

See this link: Ethnobotany of the Pacific Northwest (near the top of the page)

Note also that the pollen can be a flour supplement. I've tasted it raw - wasn't too impressed.

 

yes they are. Beware though. Some places cattails are a protected plant in the wild.

 

they tast like crap!!!

ive tried them and they were horrible!!!