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Juncus compressus
Juncus compressus is a species of flowering plant in the rush family, Juncaceae.[1] It is native to temperate Eurasia.[1]Juncus compressus is easy to confuse with J. gerardii. DescriptionAbout 80 cm in height. Rhizomes are short-creeping or densely branching. There are 1-3 cataphylls, and 1-2 leaves. The leaf blade is flat to slightly channeled, measuring 5–35 cm long and 0.8–2 mm wide. Inflorescences consist of 5-60 flowers. Flowers have six stamens, with filaments measuring 0.5-0.7 mm and anthers 0.6–1 mm. Seed capsules are brown. HabitatJuncus compressus prefers calcareous wetlands and is often associated with disturbed habitats, such as ditches, roadsides, railroads, and canal banks.[2] Invasive speciesThe plant is considered an invasive species in the United States of America.[2]
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