What is another word for typha?
Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪfə] (IPA) 
Typha is a freshwater plant that is commonly known as the cattail. This versatile plant has multiple synonyms that are often used interchangeably. Some popular synonyms for typha include bulrushes, reed mace, and cat-o'-nine-tails. These terms all refer to the familiar tall, slender plant that grows in wetlands and wet soil. Another common synonym is punks, which is used to describe the dried leaves and stems of the plant, which have been used historically for various purposes like starting fires or making mats. Whether you're familiar with the plant as typha, bulrush, reed mace, or cat-o'-nine-tails, it remains a remarkable and useful part of many ecosystems.
