Juncus acutus subsp. leopoldii
Leopold Rush, Leopold's Rush
Also known as: Juncus acutus f. xanthosus Jeps. +3 more
- Juncus acutus f. xanthosus Jeps.
- Juncus acutus var. leopoldii (Parl.) Buchenau
- Juncus acutus var. sphaerocarpus Engelm.
- Juncus leopoldii Parl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Juncus acutus subsp. leopoldii (commonly known as Leopold rush or Leopold's rush) is a rush within the Juncaceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Juncus acutus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE, NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Macaronesia, Mexico, Middle Atlantic Ocean, Northern Africa, Southern Africa, Southern South America, Southwestern Europe, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Argentina South, Arizona, Ascension, Bermuda, Brazil South, California, Canary Is., Cape Provinces, Cape Verde, Chile North, Chile South, Egypt, Free State, Juan Fernández Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Libya, Madeira, Mexico Northwest, Morocco, Namibia, Nevada, Portugal, Spain, Uruguay
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)
Azores
Base Species & Variations