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A tall rush or flag (Typha latifolia) growing in marshes, with long, flat leaves, and having its flowers in a close cylindrical spike at the top of the stem. The leaves are frequently used for seating chairs, making mats…

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  1. n. A tall rush or flag (Typha latifolia) growing in marshes, with long, flat leaves, and having its flowers in a close cylindrical spike at the top of the stem. The leaves are frequently used for seating chairs, making mats, etc. See Catkin.
  2. A tall rush or flag (Typha latifolia) growing in marshes, with long, glat leaves, and having its flowers in a close cylindrical spike at the top of the stem. The leaves are frequently used for seating chairs, making mats, etc. See Catkin. Note: The lesser cat-tail is Typha angustifolia.
  3. A tall rush or flag (Typha latifolia) growing in marshes, withlong, glat leaves, and having its flowers in a close cylindricalspike at the top of the stem. The leaves are frequently used forseating chairs, making mats, etc. See Catkin.