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heath rush

Juncus squarrosus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Juncus
Species
Juncus squarrosus (heath rush)

Names in Other Languages

French jonc raide
German Sparrige Binse

Similar Species in Juncus

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Arctic Rush
Juncus arcticus
Critically Endangered
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Bayonet Rush
Juncus militaris
Least Concern
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Bog Rush
Juncus effusus
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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Alpine Rush
Juncus alpinoarticulatus
Critically Endangered
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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of heath rush?
The scientific name of heath rush is Juncus squarrosus. It belongs to the genus Juncus.
What is the conservation status of heath rush?
heath rush (Juncus squarrosus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does heath rush live?
heath rush is found in Widely distributed across Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.
What family does heath rush belong to?
heath rush (Juncus squarrosus) belongs to the genus Juncus, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
Is heath rush endangered?
No, heath rush (Juncus squarrosus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does heath rush belong to?
heath rush (Juncus squarrosus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of heath rush?
The closest relatives of heath rush in the genus Juncus include Arctic Rush, Bayonet Rush, Bog Rush, bog rush, Broadleaf rush.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Juncus — 20 Species

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Arctic Rush
Juncus arcticus
CR 🐾
Bayonet Rush
Juncus militaris
LC 🐾
Bog Rush
Juncus effusus
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
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heath rush
Juncus squarrosus
LC
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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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