family
Rushes
Juncaceae
Field notes
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Top native rushes All
Native to the US, ranked by caterpillars, then bees and other hosts, food, flowers and shelter.
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Toad Rush
Juncus bufonius
caterpillars
10
food
24
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Soft Rush
Juncus effusus
caterpillars
9
hosts
1
food
31
flowers
4
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Jointed Rush
Juncus articulatus
caterpillars
9
hosts
1
food
24
flowers
1
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Slender Path Rush
Juncus tenuis
caterpillars
9
food
27
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Thread Rush
Juncus filiformis
caterpillars
9
food
21
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Saltmeadow Rush
Juncus gerardi
caterpillars
9
food
17
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Torrey's Rush
Juncus torreyi
caterpillars
9
food
16
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Dudley's Rush
Juncus dudleyi
caterpillars
9
food
16
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Tapered Rush
Juncus acuminatus
caterpillars
9
food
16
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Canada Rush
Juncus canadensis
caterpillars
9
food
15
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Grass-leaved Rush
Juncus marginatus
caterpillars
9
food
14
flowers
1
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Pylaie's Soft Rush
Juncus pylaei
caterpillars
9
food
13
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Forked Rush
Juncus dichotomus
caterpillars
9
food
13
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Small-head Rush
Juncus brachycephalus
caterpillars
9
food
13
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Secund Rush
Juncus secundus
caterpillars
9
food
13