Juncus dubius is a species of rush known by the common name wrinkled rush. It is endemic to California, in the California Coast Ranges, Transverse Ranges, and southern Sierra Nevada. It is a common member of the flora in many wet areas, such as marshes and riverbanks.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Mariposa 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 microcephalus
- Juncus xiphioides
- Juncus exsertus
- Juncus saximontanus
- Juncus capensis
- Juncus trigonocarpus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Poales
- Family
- Juncaceae
- Genus
- Juncus
- Species
- Juncus dubius
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