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Juncus

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n.1.The type genus of the Juncaceae, comprising the rushes; they are perennial tufted glabrous marsh plants of temperate regions.
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Noun1.Juncus - type genus of the JuncaceaeJuncus - type genus of the Juncaceae; perennial tufted glabrous marsh plants of temperate regions: rushes
genus Juncus
liliopsid genus, monocot genus - genus of flowering plants having a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed
family Juncaceae, Juncaceae, rush family - tufted herbs resembling grasses: rushes
common rush, Juncus effusus, soft rush, bullrush, bulrush - tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America
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WREN: Juncus workshop includes making a small basket of this material utilized by native Americans, 9 a.
OUTDOORS BRIEFLY by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
However, there are a few plants that occur only or primarily in these calcareous fens, including Juncus brachycephalus, Parnassia glauca, Rhynchospora capillacea, Selaginella apoda, Triglochin palustre, and Zizia aurea.
The vascular flora and vegetational communities of the wetland ... by Ruch, Donald G.; Torke, Byron G.; Hess, Benjamin R.; Badger, Kemuel S.; Rothrock, Paul E. / Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science
For a more contemporary foliage arrangement, choose dark with light - say a Heuchera 'Chocolate Ruffles' with its dark leaves which are burgundy underneath - and combine it with light green Teucrium scorodonia 'Crispum', and a central plant of Juncus effusus f.
Pots of colour; Despite the winter, you can still brighten up your ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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