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Juncaceae
Juncus

not marked as a favorite taxon Juncus paludosus E.L. Bridges & Orzell. Common name: Swamp Rush. Phenology: Apr-May; May-Jul. Habitat: Hardwood swamps, cypress swamps and stringers with seasonally flowing water, adjacent ditches. Distribution: South Carolina south to s. Florida, west to Louisiana.

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Subgenus: Juncus. Section: Ozophyllum.

ID notes: Among all Juncus in the region, only J. polycephalos and J. validus can be confused with J. paludosus. The combination of complete leaf septae and capsules being united at the apex at maturity easily distinguish this robust taxon.

Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Taxonomy Comments: See Bridges & Orzell (2008) for more detailed information.

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, NS, POWO, WH3, Bridges & Orzell (2008), Knapp (2014); = n/a — FNA22, RAB, S; (Alt) = Verojuncus paludosus (E.L.Bridges & Orzell) Záv.Drábk. & Proćków — Proćków & Záveská Drábková (2023). Basionym: Juncus paludosus E.L.Bridges & Orzell 2008

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: OBL

Heliophily ⓘ: 5

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