Family: Juncaceae
joint rush, jointed rush, knotted rush
[Juncus nodosus var. meridianus L., more...]
Hugh H. Iltis
Derek Anderson
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
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 = 6, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Derek Anderson
