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  1. 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. Source: opted
  2. 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. Source: webster
  3. 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. Source: adambom

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