bulrush

• Planta alta de humedal con inflorescencias cilíndricas que al madurar liberan pelusa, y hojas planas y largas usadas para hacer esteras y asientos; se encuentra en Norteamérica, Europa, Asia y el norte de África. También se refiere a una caña alta de tallos suaves, erguidos o curvos, de Eurasia, Australia, Nueva Zelanda y muy extendida en Norteamérica.

A tall marsh plant with cylindrical seed heads that release down when mature, with long flat leaves used for making mats and chair seats; found in North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa. Also refers to a tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America.

1. Tall marsh plantB2formal

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

   Espadaña común

   • The bulrush swayed gently in the marsh breeze.
   • Weavers use dried bulrush leaves to create traditional mats.
   • The seed heads of the bulrush exploded, scattering down across the water.

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2. Tall rush plantB2formal

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

   Espadaña común

   • Bulrushes line the edges of the pond, providing habitat for birds.
   • The soft stems of the bulrush bend gracefully in the wind.
   • In the wetlands, bulrushes are a common sight.