reed_mace
1. [ noun ] (botany) 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 nailrod reedmace Typha_latifolia cat's-tail
Related terms: cattail
Similar spelling:   reedmace