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Juncus anthelatus (Wiegand) R.E. Brooks [FNA22, not in H&C]
Juncaceae
giant path rush

Origin: Introduced from eastern North America

Voucher:WTU (view specimen records)

Notes: Recently collected in King Co. We follow the taxonomy of FNA. Can be confused with J. tenuis, but is much larger and has slightly smaller fruits (Brooks and Whittemore 1999).

Literature:
» Brooks, R. E. and A. T. Whittemore. 1999. Juncus anthelatus (Juncaceae, Juncus subg. Poiophylli), a new status for a North American taxon. Novon 9:11-12.

Taxon treatment authored by Peter F. Zika; last updated 12/29/2008 by David Giblin
Synonyms
Juncus macer Gray var. anthelatus anthelatus (Wiegand) F. J. Hermann
Juncus tenuis Willd. var. anthelatus Wiegand




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