Effects of EDTA and heavy metals on growth of Typha latifolia and its uptake and translocation of Pb and Cd were investigated in this study. Both Pb and Cd of high concentrations had inhibitory effect on growth of Typha latifolia. Chlorophyll concentratio Effects of EDTA and heavy metals on growth of Typha latifolia and its uptake and translocation of Pb and Cd were investigated in this study. Both Pb and Cd of high concentrations had inhibitory effect on growth of Typha latifolia. Chlorophyll concentratio