Juncus falcatus subsp. sitchensis
Alaskan Sickle Leaved Rush, Chilean Rush
Also known as: Juncus falcatus var. alaskensis Coville +1 more
- Juncus falcatus var. alaskensis Coville
- Juncus falcatus var. sitchensis Buchenau
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Juncus falcatus subsp. sitchensis (commonly known as Alaskan sickle-leaved rush or Chilean rush) is a rush within the Juncaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Juncus falcatus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Subarctic America, Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alaska, Aleutian Is., British Columbia, Oregon, Washington
Base Species & Variations