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

Dutch: sigaar
Polish: rogoża, pałka szerokolistna

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

synonyms: bulrush, common rush, Juncus effusus, soft rush.

Polish: sit rozpierzchły