Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritimus
ID:
777523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 264 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776856



Common Names

  • Sea Rush
  • Sea Soft Rush
  • Sea Juncus


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Description

Juncus maritimus (also called Sea Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in clumps. It has a cylindrical stem with a few leaves and a small, rounded head. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus maritimus is a species of rush that is used for erosion control, as a groundcover, and as a decorative element in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus maritimus has small, greenish-brown flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus maritimus can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be used in wet areas.

Where to Find Juncus maritimus

Juncus maritimus can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Juncus maritimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus maritimus?

Juncus maritimus

What is the common name of Juncus maritimus?

Sea Rush

Where is Juncus maritimus found?

Juncus maritimus is found in North America and parts of Europe

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,

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