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Soft rush (Juncus effusus)

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soft rush

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Also known as: Juncus effusus

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characteristics and use

In rush
effusus, called soft rush, is used to make the tatami mats of Japan. The bulrush, also called reed mace and cattail, is Typha angustifolia, belonging to the family Typhaceae; its stems and leaves are used in North India for ropes, mats, and baskets. The horsetail genus (Equisetum)…
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