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Short-Headed Rush

Juncus brachycephalus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada and United States.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Juncus
Species
Juncus brachycephalus (Short-Headed Rush)

Names in Other Languages

French jonc à tête courte

Similar Species in Juncus

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Alpine Rush
Juncus alpinoarticulatus
Critically Endangered
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Arctic Rush
Juncus arcticus
Critically Endangered
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Baltic Rush
Juncus balticus
Least Concern
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Bayonet Rush
Juncus militaris
Least Concern
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Big-Headed Rush
Juncus vaseyi
Not Evaluated
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Bluntflower rush
Juncus subnodulosus
Least Concern
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bog rush
Juncus stygius
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 Short-Headed Rush?
The scientific name of Short-Headed Rush is Juncus brachycephalus. It belongs to the genus Juncus.
What is the conservation status of Short-Headed Rush?
Short-Headed Rush (Juncus brachycephalus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Short-Headed Rush live?
Short-Headed Rush is found in Distributed across Canada and United States.. Countries include Canada, United States.
What family does Short-Headed Rush belong to?
Short-Headed Rush (Juncus brachycephalus) belongs to the genus Juncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
Is Short-Headed Rush endangered?
No, Short-Headed Rush (Juncus brachycephalus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Short-Headed Rush belong to?
Short-Headed Rush (Juncus brachycephalus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Short-Headed Rush?
The closest relatives of Short-Headed Rush in the genus Juncus include Alpine Rush, Arctic Rush, Baltic Rush, Bayonet Rush, Big-Headed Rush.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Juncus — 20 Species

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Alpine Rush
Juncus alpinoarticulatus
CR 🐾
Arctic Rush
Juncus arcticus
CR 🐾
Baltic Rush
Juncus balticus
LC 🐾
Bayonet Rush
Juncus militaris
LC 🐾
Big-Headed Rush
Juncus vaseyi
NE 🐾
Bluntflower rush
Juncus subnodulosus
LC 🐾
bog rush
Juncus stygius
LC 🐾
Bog Rush
Juncus effusus
LC 🐾
Bolander's rush
Juncus bolanderi
LC 🐾
Broadleaf rush
Juncus planifolius
NE 🐾
Brown-Fruit Rush
Juncus pelocarpus
LC 🐾
Bulbous Rush
Juncus bulbosus
LC 🐾
chestnut rush
Juncus castaneus
LC 🐾
Common Rush
Juncus pylaei
NE 🐾
Common Rush
Juncus conglomeratus
LC 🐾
Common Toad Rush
Juncus bufonius
LC 🐾
Compressed Rush
Juncus compressus
LC 🐾
creeping rush
Juncus subtilis
LC 🐾
Dagger Rush
Juncus ensifolius
NE 🐾
Drummond's rush
Juncus drummondii
NE
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