Juncus canadensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Gay ex Laharpe
Source:
iopi
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Essai Monogr. Jonc. : 46 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776128
Common Names
- Juncus canadensis
- Canadian Juncus
- Canadensis Juncus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus canadensis (also called Canada Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to North America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus canadensis is a perennial grass that is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It has a low-growing habit and is drought-tolerant, making it a good choice for xeriscaping. It produces small, yellowish-green flowers in the summer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus canadensis is a small, greenish-brown, terminal spikelet, with 3-6 flowers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus canadensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Juncus canadensis
Juncus canadensis is native to the western United States and Canada.
Juncus canadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus canadensis?
Juncus canadensis
What is the common name of Juncus canadensis?
Canadian Rush
What is the natural habitat of Juncus canadensis?
Moist soils in open areas
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
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
Jean Jacques Charles de Laharpe (1802-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laharpe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30001342-2: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.