Juncus compressus

Characteristics
Juncus compressus Jacq.
compressed rush
Edges of roads in dry to wet habitats perhaps associated with road salt but not restricted to saline areas. Somewhat local but clearly spreading and perhaps will become widespread in New York.
Graminoid
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Vascular
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Not Native Naturalized FACW (NWPL EMP) FACW (NWPL NCNE) SNA (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Monocots
Poales
Juncus compressus Jacq. - compressed rush
Citation
Juncus compressus Jacq.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 4 Sep 2012 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 4 Sep 2012 - 1
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Photo by: Andrew Nelson. Photo taken: Oswego Co., NY: 4 Sep 2012 - 1
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