Juncus hesperius
Coast Rush, Coastal Rush
Other regional names: Lamp Rush
- Lamp Rush
Also known as: Juncus effusus subsp. hesperius Piper +1 more
- Juncus effusus subsp. hesperius Piper
- Juncus effusus var. bruneus Engelm.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Juncus hesperius (commonly known as Coast Rush or Coastal Rush) is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Naturally occurring in North 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
British Columbia, California, Oregon, Washington