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Juncus articulatus
Juncus articulatus L.
Jointleaf Rush, Jointed Rush
Juncaceae (Rush Family)
Synonym(s): Juncus articulatus var. obtusatus
USDA Symbol: JUAR4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Green , BrownBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Tepals green turning to reddish-brown with age.
Distribution
USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , CT , ID , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SD , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WYNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Juncus articulatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Juncus articulatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Juncus articulatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-12-11Research By: Joseph A. Marcus