Juncaceae Juncus effusus L.
Common Rush
Mendocino Indian - Food, Forage
Use documented by:
Chestnut, V. K., 1902, Plants Used by the Indians of Mendocino County, California, Contributions from the U.S. National Herbarium 7:295-408., page 318
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Juncus effusus L.
Scientific name: Juncus effusus L.
USDA symbol: JUEFE2 (
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Common names: Common Rush
Family: Juncaceae
Family (APG): Juncaceae
Native American Tribe: Mendocino Indian
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Forage
Notes: Plants eaten by cows and horses in early spring.
RECRD: 43157 id: 18363