Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
modicus
ID:
777583

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 36: 165 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776916



Common Names

  • Modest Rush
  • Modest Woodrush
  • Modest Wood-Rush


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Description

Juncus modicus (also called Modest Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with thin, cylindrical stems and small, pointed leaves. It is native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia, and is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus modicus 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 modicus 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 modicus 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 modicus

Juncus modicus is native to North America.

Juncus modicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus modicus?

Juncus modicus

What is the common name of Juncus modicus?

Modest Rush

What is the family of Juncus modicus?

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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