reed mace

Noun

1.

reed mace - 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, cat's-tail, nailrod, reedmace, Typha latifolia

bullrush, bulrush, cat's-tail, cattail, nailrod, reedmace, Typha latifolia