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Smith, R.W.

Juncus canadensis

Juncus canadensis J. Gay ex Laharpe

Canadian Rush, Canada Rush

Juncaceae (Rush Family)

Synonym(s): Juncus canadensis var. euroauster, Juncus canadensis var. sparsiflorus

USDA Symbol: JUCA3

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

Widespread rush difficult to find under cultivation. Stout and rigid stems with spreading bloom and numerous small flowers.

A member of the family Juncaceae which includes herbs, rarely shrubs, with mostly grass-like leaves, usually in a basal tuft, and small greenish or brownish flower in dense spikes or heads or sometimes in loose clusters or even solitary.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Grass/Grass-like
Fruit Type: Capsule
Leaf: Green
Fruit: Brown

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Time: Jul

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NS , PE
Native Habitat: fresh to slightly brackish tidal and nontidal marshes, swamps, wet shores

Growing Conditions

Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet
CaCO3 Tolerance: None
Soil Description: Clay, Loam, Sand

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds

National Wetland Indicator Status

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

Bibliography

Bibref 1294 - The Midwestern Native Garden: Native Alternatives to Nonnative Flowers and Plants An Illustrated Guide (2011) Adelman, Charlotte and Schwartz, Bernard L.

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Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2018-03-08
Research By: TWC Staff

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