[noun] tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that explode when mature shedding large quantities of down; its long flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats; of North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa Synonyms: cat's-tail, bulrush, nailrod, reed mace, reedmace, Typha latifolia
[noun] tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America Synonyms: bulrush, common rush, soft rush, Juncus effusus
