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Juncus ensifolius

Dagger Leaved Rush, Equitant Leaved Rush
Other regional names: Sword Leaf Rush +3 more
  • Sword Leaf Rush
  • Sword Leaved Rush
  • Swordleaf Rush
  • Three Stamened Rush
Also known as: Juncus ensifolius var. ensifolius +6 more
  • Juncus ensifolius var. ensifolius
  • Juncus ensifolius var. major E.Mey.
  • Juncus ensifolius var. major Hook.
  • Juncus novikovii A.P.Khokhr.
  • Juncus oligocephalus Satake & Ohwi
  • Juncus xiphioides var. macranthus Engelm.
  • Juncus xiphioides var. triandrus Engelm.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Juncaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Juncus ensifolius (commonly known as Dagger-Leaved Rush or Equitant-Leaved Rush) is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and North America, 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, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia, Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northwestern U.S.A., Russian Far East, Southwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Alberta, Aleutian Is., British Columbia, California, Colorado, Idaho, Japan, Kuril Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Saskatchewan, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

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)
Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Netherlands, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Ontario, Québec, Sweden, Transcaucasus, Vermont, Wisconsin

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