Juncus nevadensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
iopi
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 14: 303 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000776953
Common Names
- Juncus nevadensis
- Nevada Rush
- Nevada Soft Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Juncus nevadensis (also called Nevada Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to North America. It has a creeping habit, with stems up to 60 cm long and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus nevadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover, and is also used in erosion control and as a component of wetland restoration projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Juncus nevadensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single, three-petaled flower at the tip. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Juncus nevadensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is also tolerant of salt spray and can be used in coastal gardens.
Where to Find Juncus nevadensis
Juncus nevadensis is found in wetland habitats in North America.
Juncus nevadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus nevadensis?
Juncus nevadensis
What is the common name of Juncus nevadensis?
Nevada Rush
Where is Juncus nevadensis found?
It is found in western North America
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,
References
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443258-1: ased on the WCVP April 2023 data release.