Flattened Rush

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Juncus compressus

Flattened Rush, a reference photo
Photo: Ivar Leidus · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Juncus compressus, the round fruited rush, is a species of flowering plant in the rush family, Juncaceae. It is native to temperate Eurasia.Juncus compressus is easy to confuse with J. gerardii.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Flattened 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

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Poales
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Juncus
Species
Juncus compressus

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