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Jointed Rush

Juncus nodosus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Juncus
Species
Juncus nodosus (Jointed Rush)

Names in Other Languages

French jonc noueux

Similar Species in Juncus

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junco
Juncus effusus
Least Concern
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Bayonet Rush
Juncus militaris
Least Concern
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chestnut rush
Juncus castaneus
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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Arctic Rush
Juncus arcticus
Critically Endangered
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Alpine Rush
Juncus alpinoarticulatus
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jointed Rush?
The scientific name of Jointed Rush is Juncus nodosus. It belongs to the genus Juncus.
What is the conservation status of Jointed Rush?
Jointed Rush (Juncus nodosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Jointed Rush live?
Jointed Rush is found in Distributed across Canada, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, Norway, United States.
What family does Jointed Rush belong to?
Jointed Rush (Juncus nodosus) belongs to the genus Juncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
Is Jointed Rush endangered?
No, Jointed Rush (Juncus nodosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Jointed Rush belong to?
Jointed Rush (Juncus nodosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of Jointed Rush?
The closest relatives of Jointed Rush in the genus Juncus include junco, Bayonet Rush, heath rush, bog rush, Broadleaf rush.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Juncus — 20 Species

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junco
Juncus effusus
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Bayonet Rush
Juncus militaris
LC 🐾
heath rush
Juncus squarrosus
LC 🐾
bog rush
Juncus stygius
LC 🐾
Broadleaf rush
Juncus planifolius
NE 🐾
Bulbous Rush
Juncus bulbosus
LC 🐾
chestnut rush
Juncus castaneus
LC 🐾
Common Toad Rush
Juncus bufonius
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Arctic Rush
Juncus arcticus
CR 🐾
long-style rush
Juncus longistylis
NE 🐾
Knotty-Leaved Rush
Juncus acuminatus
LC 🐾
large marsh rush
Juncus acutus
LC 🐾
Merten's rush
Juncus mertensianus
LC 🐾
Alpine Rush
Juncus alpinoarticulatus
CR
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