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Juncus acutus L.

sharp rush (Juncaceae)

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Juncus acutus is a tall maritime rush with a limited distribution.

Oxwich (VC41: Glamorgan); 2016-05-08

 sharp rush / Juncus acutus: _Juncus acutus_ is a tall maritime rush with a limited distribution.

The inflorescences of Juncus acutus (seen here in fruit) are denser and more rounded than those of Juncus maritimus.

Oxwich (VC41: Glamorgan); 2016-05-08

 sharp rush / Juncus acutus: The inflorescences of _Juncus acutus_ (seen here in fruit) are denser and more rounded than those of _Juncus maritimus_.

The name Juncus acutus refers to the stiffly pointed leaves, a feature this species shares with Juncus maritimus.

Oxwich (VC41: Glamorgan); 2016-05-08

 sharp rush / Juncus acutus: The name _Juncus acutus_ refers to the stiffly pointed leaves, a feature this species shares with _Juncus maritimus_.

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