bullrush

A noun referring to a 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. It is found in North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. The term can also refer to a tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America.

• 🇩🇪Hochwachsende Sumpfpflanze mit zylindrischen Samenständen, die bei Reife aufplatzen und zahlreiche Samenhaare freisetzen; ihre langen flachen Blätter werden zur Herstellung von Matten und Stuhlsitzen verwendet. Der Begriff kann auch ein hohes Schilfrohr mit weichen, aufrechten oder gebogenen Stängeln bezeichnen.

1. Tall marsh plant C1 formal

   A tall plant that grows in wetlands, with cylindrical seed heads that burst when mature, releasing fluffy down. Its long, flat leaves are used for making mats and chair seats.

   • The bullrush swayed gently in the marsh breeze.
   • Weavers use the leaves of the bullrush to create traditional mats.
   • When the bullrush seed heads explode, they fill the air with down.

   🇩🇪Hohe Sumpfpflanze

   Synonyme: bulrushcattailreed mace

2. Tall rush plant C1 formal

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

   • The bullrush is a common sight along the riverbanks.
   • Its stems are soft and often used in floral arrangements.
   • In New Zealand, the bullrush grows abundantly in damp areas.

   🇩🇪Rohrkolben

   Synonyme: bulrush