s. f, This species (Typhaangustifolia) is common in marshes in most parts of the Panjab plains. The roots are eaten in Kashmir and on the Sutlej. The lower succulent part of the stem is used for clearing the water of the swollen river, which it does speedily and effectually. The stems are used in making sieves in Kashmir. The leaves are in many parts used for roofs of houses; in Kashmir the thatch of the boats is constructed of them, and in the central and eastern Panjab and Kullú floor and other mats are generally made of them. In some places also they are made into boat-ropes. In Peshawar, and elsewhere, the down of the ripe fruit is used to bind mortar for wall-plaster; also the same as Dab, Dabbh.