Status:
valid
Authors:
Engelm.
Source:
iopi
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Trans. Acad. Sci. St. Louis 2: 446 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777031
Common Names
- Parryi Rush
- Parry's Rush
- Parry's Soft Rush
Description
Juncus parryi (also called Parry's Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America, and is found in moist woods, meadows, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus parryi is used in landscaping and is often planted in wet areas, such as around ponds and streams. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. The plant is also used as a decorative element in gardens and flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Juncus parryi has small, greenish-brown flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus parryi is a hardy perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It is best to sow the seed in autumn or early spring.
Where to Find Juncus parryi
Juncus parryi is native to North America and can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and ditches.
Juncus parryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus parryi?
Juncus parryi
What is the common name of Juncus parryi?
Parry's Rush
Where is Juncus parryi 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,