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Juncus triglumis L.

three-flowered rush (Juncaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedVery strong tendencyN
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Juncus triglumis grows in montane base-rich rocky flushes in the Scottish Highlands, Lake District, North Pennines, Snowdonia, and one site in the Yorkshire Dales.

Carneddau (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2020-08-08

 three-flowered rush / Juncus triglumis: _Juncus triglumis_ grows in montane base-rich rocky flushes in the Scottish Highlands, Lake District, North Pennines, Snowdonia, and one site in the Yorkshire Dales.

The flowers (and fruits) of Juncus triglumis are typically borne in a horizontal row, with the lowest bract shorter than the inflorescence.

Carneddau (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2020-08-08

 three-flowered rush / Juncus triglumis: The flowers (and fruits) of _Juncus triglumis_ are typically borne in a horizontal row, with the lowest bract shorter than the inflorescence.

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