usage: 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
2. bulrush, bullrush, common rush, soft rush, Juncus effusus, rush
usage: tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America