Family: Juncaceae
Arctic rush, Baltic rush, wire rush
[Juncus arcticus subsp. littoralis Willd., more...]
Merel R. Black
Robert W. Freckmann
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)
Etymology: Juncus: the classical Latin name for the rush, possibly from jungere, "to join or bind," because the stems were used for binding
Plants: perennial rush
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial rush
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 5, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Robert W. Freckmann
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Derek Anderson
Merel R. Black
Arthur Meeks
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Botanical Illustration
