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Juncus articulatus L.

jointed rush (Juncaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Juncus articulatus has cylindrical or oval leaves with partitions that can be felt when running your fingers along the leaf.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-07-10

 jointed rush / Juncus articulatus: _Juncus articulatus_ has cylindrical or oval leaves with partitions that can be felt when running your fingers along the leaf.

The flowers of Juncus articulatus are blackish brown and held on narrowly-angled branches; the related Juncus acutiflorus has paler flowers on more widely-angled branches.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-06-17

 jointed rush / Juncus articulatus: The flowers of _Juncus articulatus_ are blackish brown and held on narrowly-angled branches; the related _Juncus acutiflorus_ has paler flowers on more widely-angled branches.

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