Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchenau
Source:
iopi
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Junc. S. Amer. : 395 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777128
Common Names
- Small Rush
- Small Bulrush
- Small Soft Rush
Description
Juncus pusillus (also called Dwarf Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and on the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus pusillus 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
The flower of Juncus pusillus is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single bract and a single flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus pusillus can be propagated by seed or division. To cultivate, plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. It is a drought tolerant plant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.
Where to Find Juncus pusillus
Juncus pusillus is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.
Juncus pusillus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus pusillus?
Juncus pusillus
What is the common name of Juncus pusillus?
Dwarf Rush
What type of plant is Juncus pusillus?
Grass-like plant
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,