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Juncus squarrosus L.

heath rush (Juncaceae)

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Very widespreadModerate tendencyN
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Juncus squarrosus is a very common species in moorland across north-western Europe.

Glyderau (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-05-31

 heath rush / Juncus squarrosus: _Juncus squarrosus_ is a very common species in moorland across north-western Europe.

Juncus squarrosus has deeply channelled leaves that are rounded on the back.

Snowdon (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2008-07-28

 heath rush / Juncus squarrosus: _Juncus squarrosus_ has deeply channelled leaves that are rounded on the back.

The squarrose leaves of Juncus squarrosus push other vegetation aside (seen from above).

Carneddau (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-10-19

 heath rush / Juncus squarrosus: The squarrose leaves of _Juncus squarrosus_ push other vegetation aside (seen from above).

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