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Smith, R.W.

Juncus articulatus

Juncus articulatus L.

Jointleaf Rush, Jointed Rush

Juncaceae (Rush Family)

Synonym(s): Juncus articulatus var. obtusatus

USDA Symbol: JUAR4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), AK (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb , Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Red , Green , Brown
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Tepals green turning to reddish-brown with age.

Distribution

USA: AK , AZ , CA , CO , CT , ID , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MT , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NM , NV , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SD , UT , VA , VT , WA , WI , WV , WY

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:	OBL	OBL	OBL		OBL	OBL		OBL	OBL	OBL

This information is derived from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wetland Plant List, Version 3.1 (Lichvar, R.W. 2013. The National Wetland Plant List: 2013 wetland ratings. Phytoneuron 2013-49: 1-241). Click here for map of regions.

Additional resources

USDA: Find Juncus articulatus in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Juncus articulatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Juncus articulatus

Metadata

Record Modified: 2015-12-11
Research By: Joseph A. Marcus

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