(n)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.reedmace, nailrod, bullrush, reed mace, Typha latifolia, bulrush
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