JUNCUS

Juncus, genus Juncus

(noun) type genus of the Juncaceae; perennial tufted glabrous marsh plants of temperate regions: rushes

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

juncus (plural juncuses)

(botany) Any plant of the genus Juncus (the rushes).

Source: Wiktionary



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