Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tweedyi
ID:
778169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
iopi

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 90 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000777502



Common Names

  • Tweedy's Rush
  • Tweedy's Woodrush
  • Tweedy's Wood-rush


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Description

Juncus tweedyi (also called Tweedy's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows to a height of up to 1.5 feet. It has three-angled stems, with small, three-petaled flowers. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Juncus tweedyi is used as an ornamental plant, for landscaping, and as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Juncus tweedyi has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a pointed end. The seedlings are thin and cylindrical with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Juncus tweedyi is a species of rush that is native to Europe. It can be grown in moist soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Juncus tweedyi

Juncus tweedyi can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Juncus tweedyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Juncus tweedyi?

Juncus tweedyi

What is the common name of Juncus tweedyi?

Tweedy's Rush

Where is Juncus tweedyi found?

It is native to 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,

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