Synonyms of BULRUSHES

noun

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 Africa

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   Also: cat's-tail, reed mace, typha latifolia.

   Not playable in Scrabble US: NAILROD, REEDMACE.

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

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   Also: common rush, soft rush, juncus effusus.