Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
777919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
iopi

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 44: 46 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777252



Common Names

  • Showy Rush
  • Showy Bulrush
  • Showy Wood Rush


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Description

Juncus spectabilis (also called Showy Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus spectabilis is often used in flower arrangements, as well as for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used in wetland restoration projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus spectabilis has small, yellow flowers with six petals and six sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus spectabilis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought once established.

Where to Find Juncus spectabilis

Juncus spectabilis can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet soils in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Juncus spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus spectabilis?

Juncus spectabilis

What is the common name of Juncus spectabilis?

Spectabilis Rush

What type of plant is Juncus spectabilis?

Perennial herbaceous 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,

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