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Plant Name:
Torrey's Rush
Scientific Name:
Juncus torreyi
Description:
Torrey's Rush is a perennial rush with slender, cylindrical stems and small brown flowers arranged in a spike-like inflorescence.
Habitat:
Wetlands, marshes, streambanks
Fauna:
Provides cover and nesting sites for birds and habitat for aquatic insects
Growing Conditions:
Thrives in moist to wet soils
Uses:
Used for erosion control and restoration of wetland areas
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
No
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Torrey's Rush is named after John Torrey, an American botanist known for his contributions to the study of North American flora.
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Photo Credit
Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA
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