Please answer the following question: Juncus patens is a species of rush known by the common name spreading rush. It is native to the western United States from Washington to California and its range may extend into Mexico. It grows in marshes and other wet areas. This is a perennial herb forming narrow erect bunches of stems. The stems are thin gray-green often somewhat waxy and grooved and grow 30 to 90 centimeters in maximum height. The inflorescence sprouts from the side of the stem rather than its tip. Given a list of categories: company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, what category does the paragraph belong to?
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Plant