Juncus occidentalis
Western Rush
Also known as: Juncus tenuis var. congestus Engelm. +1 more
- Juncus tenuis var. congestus Engelm.
- Juncus tenuis var. occidentalis (Wiegand) Coville
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Juncus occidentalis (commonly known as Western Rush) is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Found natively in 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
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, British Columbia, California, Idaho, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Oregon, Washington