Typha

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Typha (reedmace; family Typhaceae) A genus of tall, stout, rhizomatous herbs which grow in shallow water. They are usually more than 2 m in height, with long, simple stems. The leaves arise from the base and are linear and elongated with a thick, spongy inner tissue, sheathing at the base. The plant relies on wind pollination and wind dispersal. The leaves of T. latifolia (reedmace) are used as weaving material for baskets and mats. There are 10–12 species, found in shallow, freshwater habitats of temperate and tropical regions throughout the world.

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