A Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Washington State
Hosted by the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum
Hosted by the University of Washington Herbarium, Burke Museum
Last updated 1/7/2024 by David Giblin.
Juncus anthelatus (Wiegand) R.E. Brooks[FNA22, HC2]
giant path rush
Publication: Novon. 9: 11. 1999.
Origin: Introduced from eastern North America
selected vouchers: WTU
Notes: Can be confused with J. tenuis, but is much larger and has slightly smaller fruits (Brooks and Whittemore 1999).
References:
» Brooks, R. E. and A. T. Whittemore. 1999. Juncus anthelatus (Juncaceae, Juncus subg. Poiophylli), a new status for a North American taxon. Novon 9:11-12.
Synonyms & Misapplied Names:
Juncus macer Gray var. anthelatus (Wiegand) F.J. Herm.
Juncus tenuis Willd. var. anthelatus Wiegand
