Juncus
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 Juncus hostii from Thomé, Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz 1885
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Juncus is a genus in the plant family Juncaceae. It consists of 225[1] to 300[2] species of grassy plants commonly called rushes. They occur in all wet regions of the world, but rarely in the tropics. Many are considered weeds in gardening, and few are used as ornamental plants.
Juncus species are used as food plants by the larvae of a number of Lepidoptera species - see list of Lepidoptera that feed on Juncus.
Species include[3]
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 Blunt-flowered bRush (Juncus subnodulosus) |
 Jointed Rush (Juncus articulatus) - from Thomé, Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz 1885 |
