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European meadow rush

Juncus inflexus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (نباتات)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (كاسيات البذور)
Class
Liliopsida (زنبقانية)
Order
Poales (قبئيات)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Juncus
Species
Juncus inflexus (European meadow rush)

Names in Other Languages

French jonc glauque
German Blaugrüne Binse

Similar Species in Juncus

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Semar
Juncus acutus
Least Concern
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(W)asal
Juncus rigidus
Least Concern
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Bayonet Rush
Juncus militaris
Least Concern
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bog rush
Juncus stygius
Least Concern
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Broadleaf rush
Juncus planifolius
Not Evaluated
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Bulbous Rush
Juncus bulbosus
Least Concern
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chestnut rush
Juncus castaneus
Least Concern
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Bog Rush
Juncus effusus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European meadow rush?
The scientific name of European meadow rush is Juncus inflexus. It belongs to the genus Juncus.
What is the conservation status of European meadow rush?
European meadow rush (Juncus inflexus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does European meadow rush live?
European meadow rush is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does European meadow rush belong to?
European meadow rush (Juncus inflexus) belongs to the genus Juncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
Is European meadow rush endangered?
No, European meadow rush (Juncus inflexus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does European meadow rush belong to?
European meadow rush (Juncus inflexus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (نباتات).
What are the closest relatives of European meadow rush?
The closest relatives of European meadow rush in the genus Juncus include Semar, (W)asal, Bayonet Rush, bog rush, Broadleaf rush.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Juncus — 20 Species

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Semar
Juncus acutus
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(W)asal
Juncus rigidus
LC 🐾
Bayonet Rush
Juncus militaris
LC 🐾
bog rush
Juncus stygius
LC 🐾
Broadleaf rush
Juncus planifolius
NE 🐾
Bulbous Rush
Juncus bulbosus
LC 🐾
Common Toad Rush
Juncus bufonius
LC 🐾
long-style rush
Juncus longistylis
NE 🐾
Forbestown rush
Juncus cyperoides
NE 🐾
frog rush
Juncus ranarius
LC 🐾
Giant Path Rush
Juncus anthelatus
LC 🐾
Torrey Rush
Juncus torreyi
NE 🐾
Grass-Leaf Rush
Juncus marginatus
LC 🐾
hairy-leaved rush
Juncus supiniformis
LC 🐾
heath rush
Juncus squarrosus
LC 🐾
chestnut rush
Juncus castaneus
LC 🐾
Knotty-Leaved Rush
Juncus acuminatus
LC 🐾
Bog Rush
Juncus effusus
LC 🐾
Merten's rush
Juncus mertensianus
LC 🐾
Arctic Rush
Juncus arcticus
CR
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