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Originally Posted by Hobjob

Hoary old chestnut !!!

But do you know why the confusion exists?? Well this is what I was taught
by a botanist - though I haqe had a quick google and I can't confirm it ;-(

All down to a well known Bible picture, that I had in my first Bible,
entitled "Moses in the Bulrushes" with Reed-mace clearly shown.

I was told that when the artist did the picture it looked boring and so
added the Reed-mace, and people just assumed that the reed-mace
was a bulrush.

Anyone know the truth??

I have heard that theory - but I have never seen any evidence to support it. I would be very interested if anyone can discover any.

henrya