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Forked Rush (Juncus dichotomus)

Description

Juncus dichotomus (common name is forked rush) is a monocot which belongs to the Juncaceae family of rushes.The plant is native in the Americas in temperate zones but has been introduced to other parts of the world.The species is often confused with other Juncus plants due to morphological similarity.Juncus dichotomus often is found in areas which prove to be very moist

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Juncaceae

              • Genus: Juncus