| Mostly basal, grass-like leaves which sheath the stem at the base and arise from an erect or horizontal rhizome. Usually in wet to damp places. Flowers inconspicuous producing fruits in a capsule. Key to Wisconsin Juncus. | |
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| Flower Formula: Sepals 3; Petals 3 | Glossary |
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| Juncus
bog rush, rush |
27 | ![]() |
Usually several to many seeds; plants not hairy | Images Information |
| Luzula
wood rush |
3 | ![]() |
3 seeds; young leaf margins with long hairs | Images Information |
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