I think it's a type of rush too: http://aquaplant.tamu.edu/plant-identification/alphabetical-index/bulrush/

Is that a tall grassy plant in the background? If so, you DON'T want that one in your pond!

I'd like to know what the brown plant is in the lower right corner of picture #2.

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