Status:
valid
Authors:
Ertter
Source:
iopi
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 39: 60 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777435
Common Names
- Tiehm's Rush
- Tiehm's Woodrush
- Tiehm's Wood-rush
Description
Juncus tiehmii (also called Tiehm's Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to a height of 30-90 cm. It is native to North America and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams. It has a thick, cylindrical stem with a pointed tip and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Juncus tiehmii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Juncus tiehmii has small, greenish-brown flowers. Seeds: The seeds are small, dark brown, and glossy. Seedlings: The seedlings are small, with a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Juncus tiehmii is a perennial species that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or early summer, and the clumps should be replanted immediately. Juncus tiehmii prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Juncus tiehmii
Juncus tiehmii can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Juncus tiehmii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Juncus tiehmii?
Juncus tiehmii
What is the common name of Juncus tiehmii?
N/A
What type of plant is Juncus tiehmii?
Herbaceous perennial
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,