REED MACE

• (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 : bullrush , bulrush , cat's-tail , nailrod , reedmace , typha latifolia

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