Page author: David Giblin
Juncus occidentalis
western rush
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring west of the Cascades crest and east in the Columbia River Gorge to Klickitat County in Washington; southwestern British Columbia to California and Mexico.
Habitat: Wet prairies, shores, springs, vernal pools, and ditches.
Flowers: June-September
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Juncus occidentalis (Coville) Wiegand
Publication: Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. 27: 521. 1900.
Publication: Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club. 27: 521. 1900.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Juncus tenuis Willd. var. congestus Engelm. [HC]
Juncus tenuis Willd. var. occidentalis Coville
Juncus tenuis Willd. var. occidentalis Coville
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Juncus occidentalis in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Juncus occidentalis checklist entry
OregonFlora: Juncus occidentalis information
E-Flora BC: Juncus occidentalis atlas page
CalPhotos: Juncus occidentalis photos
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