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Juncus brachycephalus

Short Headed Rush, Small Head Rush
Other regional names: Small Headed Rush +1 more
  • Small Headed Rush
  • Smallhead Rush
Also known as: Juncus brachycephalus f. brachycephalus +3 more
  • Juncus brachycephalus f. brachycephalus
  • Juncus brachycephalus f. hexander R.F.Martin
  • Juncus brachycephalus f. hexandrus R.F.Martin
  • Juncus canadensis var. brachycephalus Engelm.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Juncaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Indigenous to North America, Juncus brachycephalus (commonly known as Short-Headed Rush or Small-head Rush) is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin

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