Juncus paludosus

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Family:JUNCACEAE
Species:Juncus paludosus E.L. Bridges & Orzell
Common Name:Swamp Rush
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Growth Habit:Herb
Duration:Perennial
Category:Vascular
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Taxonomic Notes:At the time of description in 2008, no specimens from Alabama were listed. Later, Knapp (2014) discovered older specimens identifiable with this taxon from Alabama. Additional specimens may be in Alabama herbaria but misidentified as other similar species of Juncus. These include J. polycephalos, J. validus, J. nodosus, and J. megacephalus.
Status:Native
References:Knapp, W.M. 2014. Juncus fascinatus (Juncaceae), a new combination in Juncus sect. Ozophyllum and notes on morphologically similar species. Phytotaxa 174(5): 243-260.

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Classification

FamilyJUNCACEAE - Rush family
Genus Juncus
Species Juncus paludosus E.L. Bridges & Orzell - Swamp Rush

Citation

Citation Juncus paludosus E.L. Bridges & Orzell, Novon 18(3): 294. 2008.
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Type: USA: FLORIDA: Highlands Co.: S side of Morgan Hole Creek bridge at Kissimmee Rd., Avon Park Air Force Range, 15 May 2003, S.L. Orzell 26085 (holotype: USF; isotypes: BRIT, FLAS, FSU, GA, MO, NCU, NY, TEX, US).

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Synonyms

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Specimens and Distribution

No specimens exist for this species.