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Juncus pygmaeus Rich. ex Thuill.

pygmy rush (Juncaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very localVery strong tendencyS
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Synonym | Juncus mutabilis Lam.

Juncus pygmaeus is a diminutive annual rush of muddy ruts through coastal heath on the Lizard Peninsula (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); it has cylindrical leaves with a few internal struts.

Lizard (VC1: West Cornwall & Scillies); 2021-06-01

 pygmy rush / Juncus pygmaeus: _Juncus pygmaeus_ is a diminutive annual rush of muddy ruts through coastal heath on the Lizard Peninsula (VC1); it has cylindrical leaves with a few internal struts.

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