Juncus tweedyi, the narrow-panicled rush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Juncaceae. It is native to southern Canada, and the northern USA, extending down the mountain ranges. A perennial reaching 24 in (60 cm), it is typically found in wet areas, such as the edges of beaver ponds.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Narrow-panicle Rush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Juncus brachycephalus
- Juncus alpinoarticulatus
- Juncus trigonocarpus
- Juncus articulatus
- Juncus exsertus
- Juncus gerardi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Juncaceae
- Genus
- Juncus
- Species
- Juncus tweedyi
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