Family: Juncaceae
Torrey's rush
[Juncus nodosus var. megacephalus L.]
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
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 = 4, Wetland Indicator = FACW USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key.
Emmet J. Judziewicz
