Juncus effusus
Juncus effusus common soft rush
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Habitat & Range
Common in swamps, moist fields, along shores and in ditches.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | FACW |
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NCNE: | OBL |
Phenology
Flowers July to September.
Plant Codes
S-rank: No rank
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Juncus effusus common soft rush
Synonyms: Juncus effusus var. solutus
Juncus effusus gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial rush
Common Names
common soft rush
soft rush
lamp rush