Juncus inflexus (Juncaceae)

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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].

Propagation Notes: Seed - surface sow in pots in a cold frame in early spring and keep the compost moist. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer if they have grown sufficiently, otherwise in late spring of the following year. Division in spring. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

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