Can the rush grow up without mire? Can the flag grow without water?

Will the river-plant come up in its pride without wet earth? will the grass get tall without water?

Θαλλει ο παπυρος ανευ πηλου; αυξανει ο σχοινος ανευ υδατος;

Can the rush grow up without mire? can the flag grow without water?