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Definition of Typha latifolia
Typha latifolia Water torch Wa"ter torch` (Bot.)
The common cat-tail (Typha latifolia), the spike of which
makes a good torch soaked in oil. --Dr. Prior.
Typha latifolia Bulrush Bul"rush`, n. [OE. bulrysche, bolroysche; of uncertain
origin, perh. fr. bole stem + rush.] (Bot.)
A kind of large rush, growing in wet land or in water.
Note: The name bulrush is applied in England especially to
the cat-tail (Typha latifolia and T. angustifolia)
and to the lake club-rush (Scirpus lacustris); in
America, to the Juncus effusus, and also to species
of Scirpus or club-rush.
Typha latifolia Cat-tail Cat"-tail, n. (Bot.)
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.
Note: The lesser cat-tail is Typha angustifolia.
