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
[ Syn: cats-tail , bullrush , nailrod , reed mace , reedmace , typha latifolia ]
tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
[ Syn: bullrush , common rush , soft rush , juncus effusus ]