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Juncus effusus L.

soft rush (Juncaceae)

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

Juncus effusus grows in various damp habitats, especially heaths and moors, throughout the British Isles.

Glenkens (VC73: Kirkcudbrightshire); 2013-08-18

 soft rush / Juncus effusus: _Juncus effusus_ grows in various damp habitats, especially heaths and moors, throughout the British Isles.

The stems of Juncus effusus are glossy, smooth and up to 1.2 m tall; the inflorescences can be either loose or compact.

Snowdon (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-06-01

 soft rush / Juncus effusus: The stems of _Juncus effusus_ are glossy, smooth and up to 1.2 m tall; the inflorescences can be either loose or compact.

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