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Plants

Juncus dudleyi

Dudley's Rush

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Taxonomy and growth

Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Juncus
Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.2 m
Fertility
Wind
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Wind

Uses

Toxicity

Toxicity warning. The historical record reports a hazard for this plant. Do not use it to decide which parts are safe to eat or use medicinally.

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[5]..

Material uses

The leaves are used in weaving mats etc[4]. The leaves are rather small and are used in the finest mat work and for small pieces[4].

Environment

Range
N. America. Naturalized in a few sites in northern Britain[2].
Habitat
Marshy ground[2].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
high
Soil textures
loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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.

Cultivation

Easily grown in a moist soil or bog garden[1][3]. Prefers a heavy soil in sun or light shade[3]. This species is closely related to J. tenuis[2].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press 1962-00-00

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  4. Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-88192-453-9

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  5. Cooper. M. and Johnson. A. Poisonous Plants in Britain and their Effects on Animals and Man. HMSO 1984-00-00 ISBN 0112425291

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