bulrushes

1. 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 AfricaSynonyms: Typha latifolia, bullrush, bulrush, cat's-tail, nailrod, reed mace, reedmace

2. tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North AmericaSynonyms: Juncus effusus, bullrush, bulrush, common rush, soft rush