Leathery Rush (Juncus coriaceus)

Leathery Rush, a reference photo — Photo: by Donovan S. Correll and Helen B. Correll. [Washington] Environmental Protection Agency; [For sale by the Supt. of Docs., U.S. Govt. Print. Off.]1972. · Public domain

Juncus coriaceus, the leathery rush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Juncaceae, native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Cape May, New Jersey. A report from New York state turns out to have been erroneous. A wetland species, it prefers poorly drained soils.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Leathery 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 filiformis
Juncus dichotomus
Juncus dudleyi
Juncus pylaei
Juncus pauciflorus

Classification

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

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