bulrush (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;
Synonyms: cat's-tail / bullrush / nailrod / reed mace / reedmace / Typha latifolia
bulrush (n.)tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America;
Synonyms: bullrush / common rush / soft rush / Juncus effusus