Baltic rush
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Juncaceae
Genus: Juncus
Species:
J. balticus
Binomial name
Juncus balticus
Synonyms
  • Juncus arcticus subsp. balticus (Willd.) Hyl.
  • Juncus arcticus var. balticus (Willd.) Trautv.
  • Juncus balticus f. contractus Neuman
  • Juncus balticus f. laxior Neuman
  • Juncus balticus var. lesueurii Gelert
  • Juncus balticus var. tenuis H.Linb.
  • Juncus balticus subsp. vallicola (Rydb.) Lint
  • Juncus glaucus var. littoralis Wahlenb.
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Juncus balticus is a species of rush known by the common name Baltic rush. It is a perennial flowering plant in the family Juncaceae. This plant can reach a height of about 75 cm.[1]: 937  It is native to maritime areas of northern Britain, the Baltic and Scandinavia, western Europe, North America and western South America.[2] It is available from specialist nurseries for landscaping and soil stabilization purposes.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Stace, C. A. (2010). New Flora of the British Isles (Third ed.). Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 9780521707725.
  2. ↑ "Juncus balticus Willd". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 April 2023.

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