Juncus aristulatus Michx. var. biflorus (Elliott) Small

Scientific Name: Juncus aristulatus Michx. var. biflorus (Elliott) Small


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Juncales / Juncaceae / Juncus L./ Juncus aristulatus Michx. var. biflorus (Elliott) Small

<i>Juncus aristulatus</i> Michx. var. biflorus (Elliott) Small
General Information
Usda SymbolJUARB3
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsJUARB3

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Juncus aristulatus Michx. var. biflorus (Elliott) Small.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-18
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum145
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.0
pH, Minimum4.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2400
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1700
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring, Summer, Fall
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)3.5
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Juncus aristulatus</i> Michx. var. biflorus (Elliott) Small

<i>Juncus aristulatus</i> Michx. var. biflorus (Elliott) Small

<i>Juncus aristulatus</i> Michx. var. biflorus (Elliott) Small

<i>Juncus aristulatus</i> Michx. var. biflorus (Elliott) Small

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