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Jointed rush

Juncus articulatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Liliopsida ›Order: Poales ›Family: Juncaceae ›Genus: Juncus

About

Juncus articulatus is a flowering plant species in the rush family Juncaceae. It is known by the common name jointleaf rush, and more ambiguously as jointed rush, which can also refer to J. kraussii from Australia. It is native to Eurasia and much of Canada and the United States. It grows in moist areas, such as wet sand, and thrives in calcareous soils. J. articulatus was found to be more sensitive to drought and salt stress...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Jointed rush?
The scientific name of Jointed rush is Juncus articulatus.
What is the conservation status of Jointed rush?
The Jointed rush has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Jointed rush belong to?
Jointed rush belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Jointed rush belong to?
Jointed rush belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Jointed rush belong to?
Jointed rush belongs to the class Liliopsida.
What order does Jointed rush belong to?
Jointed rush belongs to the order Poales.
What family does Jointed rush belong to?
Jointed rush belongs to the family Juncaceae.
What genus does Jointed rush belong to?
Jointed rush belongs to the genus Juncus.