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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Scientific name: Juncus effusus L.
USDA symbol: JUEFE2 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
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

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