Juncus acuminatus
Knotty Leaved Rush, Sharp Fruit Rush
Other regional names: Sharp Fruited Rush +4 more
- Sharp Fruited Rush
- Taper Tip Rush
- Tapered Rush
- Tapertip Rush
- Tufted Rush
Also known as: Juncus acuminatus f. acuminatus +16 more
- Juncus acuminatus f. acuminatus
- Juncus acuminatus f. obtusatus F.J.Herm.
- Juncus acuminatus f. sphaerocephalus F.J.Herm.
- Juncus acuminatus var. acuminatus
- Juncus acuminatus var. legitimus Engelm.
- Juncus acuminatus var. multiceps (Kunze ex Kunth) Barros
- Juncus bolanderi var. riparius Jeps.
- Juncus fraternus Kunth
- Juncus multiceps Kunze
- Juncus multiceps Kunze ex Kunth
- Juncus pallescens E.Meyer ex Buchenau
- Juncus paradoxus E.Mey.
- Juncus polycephalos var. paradoxus (E.Mey.) Torr.
- Juncus polycephalus var. paradoxus (E.Mey.) Torr.
- Juncus pondii Alph.Wood
- Tristemon album Raf.
- Tristemon macrocarpon Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Juncus acuminatus (commonly known as Knotty-Leaved Rush or Sharp-fruit Rush) is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Juncus, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Eastern Canada, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Honduras, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Chile Central, Hawaii, New Zealand North, Tasmania