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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].



General Uses:  A string made from the plant has been used to bind up dough in oak leaves for cooking bread[257].

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