Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mertensianus
ID:
777557

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bong.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math. 2: 167 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776890



Common Names

  • Mertens' Rush
  • Mertens' Woodrush
  • Mertens' Wood-Rush


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Description

Juncus mertensianus (also called Mertens' 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, and grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus mertensianus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Juncus mertensianus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, thin, and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus mertensianus 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 mertensianus

Juncus mertensianus is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Juncus mertensianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus mertensianus?

Juncus mertensianus

What is the common name of Juncus mertensianus?

Mertens' Rush

What is the family of Juncus mertensianus?

Juncaceae

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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