Juncus acutus   Sharp Rush

 

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The large tracts of grass near the sea hold many of Guernsey's floral treasures and while looking for remnants of the land quillwort we found these huge plants of Sharp Rush. It really is sharp too. Those spikes could cause real harm if you fell into the plant.

Albecq, Guernsey 20th June 2004

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Added on September 9th 2004, amended January 28th 2005