Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minimus
ID:
777579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buchenau

Source:
iopi

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 25: 145 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776912



Common Names

  • Small Rush
  • Small Woodrush
  • Small Wood-Rush


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Description

Juncus minimus (also called Dwarf Rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Juncaceae family. It is native to Europe and North Africa, from the British Isles east to the Caucasus. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus minimus 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 minimus 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 minimus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Juncus minimus

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

Juncus minimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus minimus?

Juncus minimus

What is the common name of Juncus minimus?

Least Rush

What is the family of Juncus minimus?

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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