Juncus tenuis Poverty rush (Juncaceae)

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Juncus tenuis
Poverty rush
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The Juncus tenuis plant species is found in N. America. Widely naturalized and spreading in Britain. It is a member of the Juncaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Poverty rush.

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Latin Name:  Juncus tenuis
Common Name:  Poverty rush
Family:  Juncaceae
Author:  Willd.

Known Hazards:  Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, there is a report that one member of this genus is possibly toxic to mammals[76]..

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Roadsides, waste ground and by field paths[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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