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Juncus dichotomus
Juncus dichotomus (commonly known as forked rush) is a monocot in the Juncaceae family of rushes. The plant is native to the Americas in temperate zones but has been introduced to other parts of the world. Juncus dichotomus often is found in very moist areas and where rainfall is a common occurrence. It is often most recognizable in the spring and summer months due to its conspicuous flowers and infructescence.
The species can be difficult to identify and is often confused with other Juncus species due to morphological similarity. Often Juncus dichotomus is overlooked because it is inconspicuous in the field. It is sometimes considered a weed.
Juncus dichotomus is native and distributed widely in the Americas in temperate zones but has been reported as introduced in other temperate climate zones around the world. The species is common throughout the southeastern United States, and in some northeastern regions.
The uses for Juncus dichotomus are limited. Since the plant is often found near water sources, it can play a role in preventing erosion.
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Text excerpted from the Wikipedia article Juncus dichotomus by its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0; the excerpts are shared under the same licence.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
