Toad rush

Juncus bufonius

Summary 5

Juncus bufonius, known commonly as toad rush, is a common species of rush found worldwide. It grows in moist and muddy places and is considered a weed in many areas. This is an annual monocot that is quite variable in appearance. It is sometimes described as a complex of variants labeled with one species name. It is generally a green clumping grasslike rush with many thin stems wrapped with few threadlike leaves. The flowers are borne...

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iNat Map

Color brown, green, red
Group Grasses and Allies
Park Spinney Mountain
Kingdom Plants