Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balticus
ID:
776602

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 3: 298 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775935

Common Names

  • Juncus Balticus
  • Baltic Rush
  • Baltic Juncus

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Description

Juncus balticus (also called 'Baltic Rush', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus balticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Juncus balticus sub. andicola (Hook.) Snogerup
Juncus balticus sub. ater (Rydb.) Snogerup
Juncus balticus sub. balticus
Juncus balticus sub. cantabricus (T.E.Díaz, Fern.-Carv. & Fern.Prieto) Snogerup
Juncus balticus sub. littoralis (Engelm.) Snogerup
Juncus balticus sub. mexicanus (Willd. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Snogerup
Juncus balticus sub. pyrenaeus (Timb.-Lagr. & Jeanb.) P.Fourn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus balticus has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in a terminal spike. The seeds are small, glossy, and black. The seedlings have two opposite, linear cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus balticus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soil. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Juncus balticus

Juncus balticus is native to Europe and Asia.

Juncus balticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus balticus?

Juncus balticus

What is the common name of Juncus balticus?

Baltic Rush

What is the natural habitat of Juncus balticus?

Juncus balticus is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.

Species in the Juncus genus

Juncus maroccanus, Juncus acuminatus, Juncus acutiflorus, Juncus acutus, Juncus aemulans, Juncus alatus, Juncus alexandri, Juncus allioides, Juncus alpigenus, Juncus alpinoarticulatus, Juncus amabilis, Juncus amplifolius, Juncus amuricus, Juncus anatolicus, Juncus anceps, Juncus andersonii, Juncus antarcticus, Juncus anthelatus, Juncus arcticus, Juncus aridicola, Juncus articulatus, Juncus astreptus, Juncus atratus, Juncus australis, Juncus balticus, Juncus bassianus, Juncus benghalensis, Juncus beringensis, Juncus biflorus, Juncus biglumis, Juncus biglumoides, Juncus bolanderi, Juncus brachycarpus, Juncus brachycephalus, Juncus brachyphyllus, Juncus brachyspathus, Juncus brachystigma, Juncus brasiliensis, Juncus brevibracteus, Juncus breviculmis, Juncus breweri, Juncus bryoides, Juncus bryophilus, Juncus bufonius, Juncus bulbosus, Juncus burkartii, Juncus caesariensis, Juncus caespiticius, Juncus canadensis, Juncus capensis,

Species in the Juncaceae family

Distichia acicularis, Distichia filamentosa, Distichia muscoides, Juncus maroccanus, Juncus acuminatus, Juncus acutiflorus, Juncus acutus, Juncus aemulans, Juncus alatus, Juncus alexandri, Juncus allioides, Juncus alpigenus, Juncus alpinoarticulatus, Juncus amabilis, Juncus amplifolius, Juncus amuricus, Juncus anatolicus, Juncus anceps, Juncus andersonii, Juncus antarcticus, Juncus anthelatus, Juncus arcticus, Juncus aridicola, Juncus articulatus, Juncus astreptus, Juncus atratus, Juncus australis, Juncus balticus, Juncus bassianus, Juncus benghalensis, Juncus beringensis, Juncus biflorus, Juncus biglumis, Juncus biglumoides, Juncus bolanderi, Juncus brachycarpus, Juncus brachycephalus, Juncus brachyphyllus, Juncus brachyspathus, Juncus brachystigma, Juncus brasiliensis, Juncus brevibracteus, Juncus breviculmis, Juncus breweri, Juncus bryoides, Juncus bryophilus, Juncus bufonius, Juncus bulbosus, Juncus burkartii, Juncus caesariensis,

References