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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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