Juncus atratus
Also known as: Juncus acutiflorus var. atratus (Krock.) Wimm. & Grab. +9 more
- Juncus acutiflorus var. atratus (Krock.) Wimm. & Grab.
- Juncus atratus f. divaricatus (Heuffel) Sóo
- Juncus atratus f. fuscescens Racib.
- Juncus atratus f. hungaricus Borb.
- Juncus atratus var. fuscescens Racib. ex Zapal.
- Juncus atratus var. pauciflorus Zapal.
- Juncus melananthos Rchb.
- Juncus nigricans J.P.Wolff ex Schreb.
- Juncus septangulus Peterm.
- Juncus sylvaticus f. divaricatus Heuffel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Juncus atratus is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Juncus is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, Germany, Greece, Kazakhstan, Krasnoyarsk, North Caucasus, Poland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, West Siberia, Xinjiang
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bulgaria