Genus Juncus L.


Summary
Genus number:
6226
Last updated:
28 April 1998
Family:
Juncaceae
Common name(s):

rush
Accession count:

438 (344  active, 265  available) in National Plant Germplasm System
Comments:


Synonyms
Synonym(s)

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References:
  1. Drabkova, L. et al. 2003. Phylogeny of the Juncaceae based on rbcL sequences, with special emphasis on Luzula DC. and Juncus L. Pl. Syst. Evol. 240:133-147. Note: non monophyletic
  2. Drabkova, L. et al. 2004. TrnL-trnF intergenic spacer and trnL intron define major clades within Luzula and Juncus (Juncaceae): Importance of structural mutations. J. Molec. Evol. 59:1-10.
  3. Snogerup, S. 1993. A revision of Juncus subgen. Juncus (Juncaceae). Willdenowia 23:23-73.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomygenus?id=6226. Accessed 15 April 2026.