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[[File:Juncus effusus02.jpg|thumb|right|''Juncus effusus'']]'''Juncus effusus''' with the common names common rush or soft rush, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant species in the family Juncaceae. In North America, the common name soft rush also refers to Juncus interior. ==Uses=={{stubUses|Sore throats}}, {{Uses|Jaundice}}, {{Uses|Oedema}}, {{Uses|Acute urinary tract infection}}, {{Uses|Morbid crying of babies}}, {{Uses|Skin problems}}.<ref name="Uses"/>
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Stems}}, {{Parts Used|stem}}, {{Parts Used|leaves}}, {{Parts Used|Root}}.
==Chemical Composition==
The Stems yield araban and xylan, Dry stems yielded six phenolic constituents: 7-carboxy-2-hydroxy-1-methyl-5-vinyl-9, 10-dihydrophenanthrene, 2,3-isopylidene-1-O-ferulic acid glyceride, (2S)-2, 3-isopylidene-1-0-p-coumaroyl glycer- ide, dehydroeffusal, p-hydroxybenzaldehyde and luteolin- 5,3'-dimethyl ether. <ref name="chemical Chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|sa=|en=|gu=Bog rush, Japanese mat rush, Soft rush|hi=|kn=|ks=|ml=|mr=|pa=|ta=|te=Arching stems}}<ref name="Common names"/>
==Properties==
==Habit==
{{Habit|Shrub}}
==Identification==
===LeafStem==={{Leaf|||}}<ref name="Leaf"/> ===Flower==={{Flower||||}} ===Fruit==={{FruitStem|Long|||Ovoid-cylindric, Stem c 30-90 cm high, c 2-2.5 mm wide. Tepals c 2-2.5 mm long|Bract of flowerhead looks like continuation of stem, so that flowerhead appears to be emerging from side of stem. Stem feels smooth, without ridges, though faint lines can be seen. If ridges present then it's Compact Rush.|}}
===Other features===
==Mode of Propagation==
{{Propagation|Stem}}
==How to plant/cultivate==
Soil: Juncus effusus thrives in acidic, wet soils that have poor drainage. Irrigation: Plants require permanent water, ideally between 5 and 10cm (2-4 inch) deep, it can be grown near water with pebbles and rocks or with continual irrigation.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Moorland}}, {{Commonly seen|Grassland}}, {{Commonly seen|Croftland}}, {{Commonly seen|}}, {{Commonly seen|}}.
==Photo Gallery==
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
File:2014-06-18-12.52.05 ZS PMax Juncus effusus-1 (14290928148).jpg|Stems
File:Starr-070906-8950-Juncus effusus-stems-Kula Ace Hardware and Nursery-Maui (24892331555).jpg|Stems
File:EB1911 Juncaceae - Juncus effusus.jpg|Flower
File:2014-06-18-13.33.59 ZS PMax Juncus effusus-1 (14497644953).jpg|Flower
</gallery>
==References==
<references>
<ref name="Chemical composition">[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11418-015-0898-4]</ref>
<ref name="Uses">[http://www.naturalmedicinalherbs.net/herbs/j/juncus-effusus=soft-rush.php]</ref>
<ref name="chemical compositionCommon names">["Chemistry"]<https://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/ref> <ref name="Leaf">["Morphology"29068]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[ "Cultivation"]<https://ref><ref name="Uses">Indian Medicinal Plants by Cwww.Pplantsrescue.Kharecom/juncus-effusus/]</ref>
</references>
==External Links==
* [ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juncus_effusus]* [ ]* [ ]
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