1. (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

• bulrush
• cat's-tail
• nailrod
• reed mace
• reedmace
• typha latifolia

2. (noun) tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America

• bulrush
• common rush
• juncus effusus
• soft rush

1. (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

• cattail

2. (noun) tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America

• rush

1. (noun) tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America

• genus juncus
• juncus