Genus Juncus
View Botanical Profile & Insights
Belonging to the family Juncaceae, the genus Juncus is a large group comprising 453 taxa. It is widespread across North America, Europe, Temperate Asia, and Australasia, and is also natively found in South America, Africa, Tropical Asia, the Pacific, and Antarctic. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with temperate environments. It features a mix of herbaceous perennials and grasses.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 453 taxa (367 base species, 86 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Temperate Asia (179), North America (151), Europe (94)
- Primary Climates: Temperate (372), Subalpine Or Subarctic (43), Subtropical (27)
- Dominant Forms: Grasses & Sedges (453), Herbaceous Perennials (410), Annuals & Biennials (32)
453 taxa found