Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 2: 440 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776020
Common Names
- Brewer's Rush
- Brewer Rush
- Brewer's Wood Rush
Description
Juncus breweri (also called Brewer's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, along streams, and in other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus breweri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Juncus breweri are small, yellow-green, and clustered in a spike. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus breweri can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers moist soils and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-10.
Where to Find Juncus breweri
Juncus breweri is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
Juncus breweri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus breweri?
Juncus breweri
What is the common name of Juncus breweri?
Brewer's Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus breweri?
Wet meadows, marshes, and lake shores
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,