There is no rush, but it's still a Flowering Rush (Butomus umbellatus). The flowers are bisexual, and the seeds have a straight embryo. Also, a stiffed-tail: The White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala). Maxicard from Romania

"Butomus is the sole genus in the monogeneric plant family Butomaceae, containing the single species Butomus umbellatus, also known as flowering rush or grass rush."

"The flowers are regular and bisexual, 2 to 3 cm across. There are three petal-like sepals which are pink with darker veins."

"The seeds have no endosperm and a straight embryo."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butomus_umbellatus

"The White-headed Duck (Oxyura leucocephala) is a small stiff-tailed duck.

Adult males have a grey and reddish body, a blue bill and a largely white head with a black cap and neck. Adult females have a grey-brown body with a white face and a darker bill, cap and a cheek stripe."

"These birds dive and swim underwater. 

They are omnivorous, with vegetable matter predominating. 

They are reluctant to fly, preferring to swim for cover."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxyura_leucocephala

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