Juncus filiformis L. is a plant in the Juncaceae family, order Poales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Juncus filiformis L.

Juncus filiformis L.

Juncus filiformis (thread rush) is a circumboreal flowering plant in genus Juncus found in wetlands and introduced to South Georgia Island.

Family
Genus
Juncus
Order
Poales
Class
Liliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Juncus filiformis L.

Juncus filiformis, commonly known as thread rush, is a flowering plant species belonging to the genus Juncus. It has a natural circumboreal distribution, and has been intentionally or accidentally introduced to South Georgia Island. This species typically grows in wetland habitats, along the borders of lakes and alongside streams.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Liliopsida Poales Juncaceae Juncus

More from Juncaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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