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Juncus bulbosus

Bulbous Rush
Also known as: Juncus bulbosus var. eusupinus Moench +14 more
  • Juncus bulbosus var. eusupinus Moench
  • Juncus bulbosus var. maroccanus FontQuer
  • Juncus bulbosus var. scapiger Roth
  • Juncus subverticillatus var. erectus Mérat
  • Juncus supinus subsp. eusupinus Asch. & Graebn.
  • Juncus supinus var. nanus Peterm.
  • Juncus supinus var. prolifer (Hartm.) Hartm.
  • Juncus supinus var. repens Lange
  • Juncus uliginosus subsp. repens G.Mey.
  • Juncus uliginosus var. caespitosus Lej.
  • Juncus uliginosus var. prolifer Hartm.
  • Juncus uliginosus var. repens Wimm. & Grab.
  • Juncus uliginosus var. viviparus Gray
  • Juncus verticillatus Pers.
  • Tenageia bulbosa (L.) Fourr., 1869
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Juncaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or helophyte.

Juncus bulbosus (commonly known as Bulbous Rush) is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Found natively in Africa and Europe, 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

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)
British Columbia, Labrador, Mauritius, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Oregon, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Washington

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