| Family | Juncaceae |
| Synonyms | J. mutabilis, J. insulanus, J. ambiguus |
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| Habitat in Egypt | open, temorarily or ermanently wet soils in depressions and near watercourses, marshes with fresh to brackish water |
| Distribution | probably native to southern Europe, Mediterranean region and southwest Asia, widespread and probably introduced to other warm temperate regions |
