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Juncus trifidus L.

three-leaved rush (Juncaceae)

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Juncus trifidus is an Arctic–Alpine species found high up in the Scottish Highlands and on the North Roe peninsula, Shetland.

Isère (38), France; 2017-07-17

 three-leaved rush / Juncus trifidus: _Juncus trifidus_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> species found high up in the Scottish Highlands and on the North Roe peninsula, Shetland.

Juncus trifidus has groups of only 1–3 flowers, unlike our other long-bracted, flattish-leaved rushes.

Bergamo (BG), Italy; 2018-07-04

 three-leaved rush / Juncus trifidus: _Juncus trifidus_ has groups of only 1–3 flowers, unlike our other long-bracted, flattish-leaved rushes.

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