Juncaginaceae

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Juncaginaceae A family of monocotyledonous (Monocotyledoneae) herbs most of which have linear, radical, sheathing leaves, and erect spikes or racemes of tiny di- or trimerous flowers without bracts. The ovary is superior, with 4 or 6 carpels, usually joined together, and a short style. Triglochin (arrow-grass) is widespread and occurs in wet places. There are 4 genera, with 18 species, distributed in temperate and cold, marshy habitats in the northern and southern hemispheres.

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