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 Juncus hostii from Thomé, Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz 1885
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Juncus is a genus in the family Juncaceae. It consists of about 225 species of grassy plants commonly called rushes. They occur in all wet regions of the world, but rarely in the tropics. Many are considered weeds in gardening, and few are used as ornamental plants. Juncus species are used as food plants by the larvae of a number of Lepidoptera species - see list of Lepidoptera that feed on Juncus.
Uses
In Ireland it is sometimes woven into baskets, used as thatch to roof houses, or used to make items such as a Brigid's cross. In the state of Victoria, Australia, prehistoric people used plaited rushes to harvest trapped eels.
Species
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 Blunt-flowered Rush (Juncus subnodulosus) |
 Jointed Rush (Juncus articulatus) - from Thomé, Flora von Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz 1885 |
