Juncinella capitata (synonym Juncus capitatus) is a species of rush known by the common names dwarf rush and leafybract dwarf rush. It is native to Europe, parts of western and central Asia, and parts of northern, eastern, west-central, and southern Africa. It is also an introduced species in parts of North America such as California and the Gulf Coast. It grows in moist areas, such as wet sand, vernal pools, and ditches.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Dwarf 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Juncaceae
- Genus
- Juncus
- Species
- Juncus capitatus
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