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Schwertbinse

Juncus ensifolius

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇦 Canada 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Juncus
Species
Juncus ensifolius (Schwertbinse)

Names in Other Languages

French jonc à épées
German Schwertbinse

Similar Species in Juncus

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Alpen-Binse
Juncus alpinoarticulatus
Critically Endangered
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Baltische Binse
Juncus balticus
Least Concern
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Blaugrüne Binse
Juncus inflexus
Least Concern
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Dreiblütige Binse
Juncus triglumis
Least Concern
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Dudley-Binse
Juncus dudleyi
Not Evaluated
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Faden-Binse
Juncus filiformis
Least Concern
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Flatterbinse
Juncus effusus
Least Concern
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Frosch-Binse
Juncus ranarius
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Schwertbinse?
The scientific name of Schwertbinse is Juncus ensifolius. It belongs to the genus Juncus.
Where does Schwertbinse live?
Schwertbinse is found in Widely distributed across Europe (10 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Schwertbinse belong to?
Schwertbinse (Juncus ensifolius) belongs to the genus Juncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
What kingdom does Schwertbinse belong to?
Schwertbinse (Juncus ensifolius) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Schwertbinse?
The closest relatives of Schwertbinse in the genus Juncus include Alpen-Binse, Baltische Binse, Blaugrüne Binse, Dreiblütige Binse, Dudley-Binse.

Native Range — 13 Countries

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Genus Juncus — 20 Species

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Alpen-Binse
Juncus alpinoarticulatus
CR 🐾
Baltische Binse
Juncus balticus
LC 🐾
Blaugrüne Binse
Juncus inflexus
LC 🐾
Dreiblütige Binse
Juncus triglumis
LC 🐾
Dudley-Binse
Juncus dudleyi
NE 🐾
Faden-Binse
Juncus filiformis
LC 🐾
Flatterbinse
Juncus effusus
LC 🐾
Frosch-Binse
Juncus ranarius
LC 🐾
Glanzfrüchtige Binse
Juncus articulatus
LC 🐾
Kleinste Binse
Juncus minutulus
LC 🐾
Knäuel-Binse
Juncus conglomeratus
LC 🐾
Knollenbinse
Juncus bulbosus
LC 🐾
Knotenbinse
Juncus subnodulosus
LC 🐾
Kröten-Binse
Juncus bufonius
LC 🐾
Lössackerbinse
Juncus capitatus
CR 🐾
Moor-Binse
Juncus stygius
LC 🐾
Salz-Binse
Juncus gerardi
LC 🐾
Sandbinse
Juncus tenageia
EN
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Schwertbinse
Juncus ensifolius
NE
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Sparrige Binse
Juncus squarrosus
LC
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