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JUBULACEAE (La)
Liverwort Family / Moss ()
juba, = the flowing hair on h neck of an animal, the mane; the crest of a hlmet; the comb or tuf of feathers on the head of cocks and other birds;
-ulus, = diminutive.

(ld, BL)
JUNCACEAE (La)
Rush Family (Le)
jungo, = to join or unite together, connect, attach, fasten, yoke, harness;
juncus, = a twig resembling a rush;
(early ropes were made from rushes)
(ld, Le)
juncus, = a twig resembling a rush;
-ago, = indicates resemblance or connection.

(ld, BL)