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Genus: J

Juncus
Japanese-mat rush; soft rush

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Catalog as of April 01, 2008

Juncus

(Juncaceae - rush family)
Rush. About 240 species of grass-like herbs. Found mostly in temperate regions, typically occurring on moist or wet soil.

effusus evgrn peren • ht 2-3' • zones 2-10

soft rush; Japanese-mat rush

Juncus effusus - Sep 4


native, moist - wet
N Amer, Eurasia, Aust, NZ, Afr

This common plant of wetlands is leafless, with round, hollow, green stems. Somewhat similar, in overall appearance, to a large, evergreen chives plant with stiff, slender leaves. The stems are used in Japan to weave tatami, the traditional floor covering of Japanese homes. For moist to wet soil, or shallow water

cat # 8D2T
$7.95 each / 3+, $6.50 ea