Juncus roemerianus
Black Rush, Needle Rush
Other regional names: Needle Grass Rush +2 more
- Needle Grass Rush
- Needlegrass Rush
- Roemer's Rush
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Juncus roemerianus (commonly known as Black Rush or Needle Rush) is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Indigenous to North America and South 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)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Bahamas, Bermuda, Delaware, Dominican Republic, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia