Family: Juncaceae
common rush, soft rush
[Juncus effusus var. costulatus L., more...]
Stephen L. Solheim
Paul Drobot
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium (UWSP)
Etymology: Juncus: the classical Latin name for the rush, possibly from jungere, "to join or bind," because the stems were used for binding
Plants: erect, perennial, > 40" tall, semi-aquatic, emergent rush; stems narrow, cylindrical, smooth; only reddish sheaths at the base of the stem; dense rootstalk
Leaves: only a reddish-brown sheath at stem base
Flowers: 6-parted; inflorescence each flower is at end of thin stalk
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: wet; wet meadows, shallows
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, > 40" tall, semi-aquatic, emergent rush; stems narrow, cylindrical, smooth; only reddish sheaths at the base of the stem; dense rootstalk
Leaves: only a reddish-brown sheath at stem base
Flowers: 6-parted; inflorescence each flower is at end of thin stalk
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: wet; wet meadows, shallows
Conservation Status: Native
- inflorescence appearing lateral
- stem leaves without blades
- stamens 3
- stems clumped (not rhizomatous)
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 4, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos University of Wisconsin - Green Bay: Wetland Plants: Photos, descriptions, information USGS - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center: Wetland Plants and Plant Communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc.
Paul Drobot
Robert W. Freckmann
Kurt Stüber
Botanical Ilustration
