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Saltmarsh Rush - Juncus gerardii

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Saltmarsh Rush Saltmarsh Rush - Juncus gerardii dylan North Somerset 4 Oct 2021, 3:06 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 3:50 p.m.
Saltmarsh Rush Saltmarsh Rush - Juncus gerardii dylan North Somerset 4 Oct 2021, 3:06 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 3:50 p.m.
Saltmarsh Rush Saltmarsh Rush - Juncus gerardii dylan North Somerset 4 Oct 2021, 3:06 p.m. 26 Sep 2021, 3:50 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent along coasts throughout the UK. Most common in North Western Scotland. Habitat includes: uppermost parts of coastal saltmarshes, coastal rock pools, spray-drenched cliff-top turf, saline sites inland etc. Other names include: Blackgrass, Black Needle Rush.