basket rush
"Basket rush" refers to specific plants, including Juncus textilis, used for traditional and craft basket weaving.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical)A type of plant native to southern California, known scientifically as Juncus textilis, used historically by Native Americans for making baskets.
Example
- Juncus textilis, a basket rush, was essential for the basketry of the Cahuilla people.
B2Craft
(general)Any rush-like plant used in basket weaving due to its flexibility and strength.
Example
- Artisans often seek out basket rush for its ideal weaving properties.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "basket rush":
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