Dudley'S Rush
Juncus tenuis Willd.
Juncus tenuis, known as Dudley's Rush or slender rush, is a perennial plant in the Juncaceae family. It forms clumps and has round stems, reaching heights of 15 to 60 cm. Native to regions including Labrador, Newfoundland, and parts of Europe and South America, it is often regarded as a weed. It is occasionally referred to as path rush, field rush, or wiregrass in introduced areas.
Description
Juncus tenuis is a clump-forming, perennial rush species with cylindrical stems. It is found in various regions such as Canada, the United States, and parts of Europe and South America. This plant is not commonly cultivated as a household plant and is often considered a weed. It is sometimes called path rush, field rush, or wiregrass in areas where it has been introduced.
Other common names
Dudley'S RushField RushPath RushPoverty RushSlender Path RushSlender RushSlender Yard RushSoft RushTender RushWiregrassYard Rush
Distribution
Labrador · Newfoundland · Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Northwest Territories · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Yukon · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · Açores · Madeira · Boyacá; Santa maría · BR · Corvo Island · Faial Island · Flores Island · Pico Island · Santa Maria Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Terceira Island · Madeira Island · Santuario de Flora y Fauna Guanentá Alto Río Fonce | Parque Nacional Natural Cocuy · FI · TR
Synonyms
Juncus bicornisJuncus bicornis var. williamsiiJuncus chloroticusJuncus germanorumJuncus gesneriJuncus gracilisJuncus involucratusJuncus lucidusJuncus macerJuncus macer f. williamsiiJuncus macer var. williamsiiJuncus smithiiJuncus tenuis var. bicornisJuncus tenuis subsp. bicornisJuncus tenuis var. germanorumJuncus tenuis var. laxiflorusJuncus tenuis var. multicornisJuncus tenuis var. nakaiiJuncus tenuis f. williamsiiJuncus tenuis var. williamsiiJuncus tristanianusJuncus vacillansJuncus tenuis f. victoriniiJuncus tenuis var. tenuisJuncus tenuis f. tenuis
