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Juncus

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Juncus
a genus of plants in the rush family Juncaceae. Perennial herbaceous plants found in marshes, swamps and other poorly drained sites. Contain cyanogenetic glycosides and rarely cause poisoning. Includes J. effusus, J. inflexus (blue or hard rush), J. glaucus (J. inflexus), J. holoschoenus, J. pauciflorus, J. prismatocarpus.


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WREN: Juncus workshop includes making a small basket of this material utilized by native Americans, 9 a.
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.
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.
 
 
 
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