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Juncus nevadensis

Nevada Rush, Sierra Nevada Rush
Other regional names: Sierra Rush +1 more
  • Sierra Rush
  • Sierran Rush
Also known as: Juncus mertensianus subsp. gracilis (Engelm.) F.J.Herm. +6 more
  • Juncus mertensianus subsp. gracilis (Engelm.) F.J.Herm.
  • Juncus mertensianus var. gracilis (Engelmann) F.J.Herrman
  • Juncus mertensianus var. suksdorfii (Rydb.) F.J.Herm.
  • Juncus nevadensis var. nevadensis
  • Juncus phaeocephalus var. gracilis Engelm.
  • Juncus suksdorfii Rydb.
  • Juncus truncatus Rydb.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Juncaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Indigenous to North America, Juncus nevadensis (commonly known as Nevada rush or Sierra Nevada 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)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alberta, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Saskatchewan, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

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