Taxon Report

Juncus interior Weigand

inland rush

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© 2011 James M. Andre

Species Description:
Juncus interior, commonly known as inland rush, is a perennial herb in the Juncaceae that is found in California and elsewhere. It occurs within Pinyon and juniper woodland, growing at elevations from 1830 to 1845 meters. Juncus interior is ranked 2B.2, Plants Rare, Threatened, or Endangered in California, But More Common Elsewhere; Moderately threatened in California.

  Classification

Scientific Name:
Juncus interior Weigand
Common Name:
inland rush
Family: Juncaceae
Element Code: PMJUN011J0
USDA Plants Symbol: JUIN2
Synonyms/Other Names:

Ecology and Life History

Lifeform: perennial herb
Blooming Period: Jun-Aug Jun-Aug
Elevation: 1830-1845 (6005-6055)
General Habitats: Pinyon and juniper woodland
Microhabitat:
Microhabitat Details:

Conservation Status

CA Rare Plant Rank: 2B.2
Global Rank: G4
State Rank:
S1
State List: None
Fed List: None
Other Status:
CRPR Changes:
  • changed from 2.2 to 2B.2 on 2013-06-12
  • added to 2.2 on 2009-09-08

Occurrence Data from the CNDDB

Total Occurrences: 3
Element Occurrence Ranks:
   Excellent (A) 0
   Good (B) 0
   Fair (C) 0
   Poor (D) 0
   None (X) 0
   Unknown (U) 3
California Endemic:  False
California Counties and Islands: Name (Code)
San Bernardino (SBD)
Quads: Name (Quad Code)
Ivanpah (3511533), Pinto Valley (3511523)

Selected References

CRPR List Addition on 2009-09-08
Citation California Native Plant Society, Rare Plant Program. 2025. Rare Plant Inventory (online edition, v9.5.1). Website https://www.rareplants.cnps.org [accessed 12 January 2025].