Juncus bryoides

F.J. Herm.

Moss Rush

G4Apparently Secure Found in 1 roadless area NatureServe Explorer →
G4Apparently SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.156890
Element CodePMJUN010H0
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryVascular Plant
KingdomPlantae
PhylumAnthophyta
ClassMonocotyledoneae
OrderJuncales
FamilyJuncaceae
GenusJuncus
Concept Reference
Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.
Conservation Status
Review Date1986-07-14
Change Date1986-07-14
Ecology & Habitat

Diagnostic Characteristics

From CNHP Wetland Guide 2012: Main Characteristics:
·Plant minute, less than 1.5 cm high
·Scapose, flower solitary at the apex of stem
·Flowering very early spring
·Often mistaken for a moss
Other Nations (1)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
NevadaS2Yes
WyomingSNRYes
UtahS2Yes
OregonS2Yes
IdahoS2Yes
ColoradoS1Yes
CaliforniaSNRYes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (1)
California (1)
AreaForestAcres
Pyramid Peak BSan Bernardino National Forest7,194
References (1)
  1. Kartesz, J.T. 1994. A synonymized checklist of the vascular flora of the United States, Canada, and Greenland. 2nd edition. 2 vols. Timber Press, Portland, OR.