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Juncus inflexus
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The Juncus inflexus plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Juncaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as J. glaucus. Sibth.

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Latin Name:  Juncus inflexus
Family:  Juncaceae
Author:  L.
 
Known Hazards:  The plant is reported to be toxic to mammals[240]. It causes irritation of the stomach and diarrhoea, followed by nervousness and progressive blindness; the animal may die of cerebral haemorrhage, preceded by convulsions[240].
 
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Habitat:  Damp pastures, especially on heavy basic or neutral soils[17].



Cultivation Notes:  Easily grown in a moist soil, bog garden or shallow water[1, 200]. Prefers a heavy soil in sun or light shade[200].

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