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Juncus ×alpiniformis
Scientific Name: Juncus ×alpiniformis
Family: Juncaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Juncus alpiniformis
Juncus alpiniformis, also known as Alpine Rush, is an accepted scientific name for a species within the genus Juncus. Juncus species are commonly known as rushes.
Considerations for Pets
- Juncus alpiniformis has thin, grass-like leaves.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Juncus alpiniformis Fernald
- Family: Juncaceae (Rush Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Synonyms: Mentions of crosses and hybrids with other *Juncus* species such as *Juncus alpinoarticulatus* suggest a complex taxonomic relationship.
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution maps are available from USDA, NRCS and show locations in France.
Morphological Characteristics
- Perennial plant with a graminoid (grass-like) growth habit.
- Typically 14-20 cm tall but can reach 30 cm.
- Dark green in color, usually caespitose (growing in tufts), robust, and seldom one-stemmed.
- Basal leaves are usually 2-8 cm long and 0.6-1.1 mm wide, ranging from flat to... (description incomplete in original text).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Dysmicoccus junceus (Juncus mealybug) is listed as a synonym and may interact with this plant.
Resources and Further Information
- International Plant Names Index
- Database of Vascular Plants of Canada (VASCAN)
- Encyclopedia of Life
- vPlants
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System) - Taxonomic Serial No.: 503246
- USDA PLANTS Database
- Euro+Med Plantbase
- DiversityOfLife.org
- PlantSystematics.org
- Gymnosperms.org