Rushes of Northcentral New Mexico

Authors

Madeline PayneFollow

Abstract

Juncaceae, otherwise known as rushes, are grass-like herbs that grow throughout North America in both arctic and temperate regions. The purpose of this monograph is to describe the 2 genera and 24 species of Juncaceae growing in northcentral New Mexico. Included is an introduction to the Juncaceae Family and the region of interest, reference maps, and a description of the materials and methods used to complete this research. Species description pages provide characteristics of the habit, leaves, flowers, fruit, and medicinal/culinary applications as well as pictures and diagrams. A key to the genera, keys to the species, a glossary, and an appendix with collected specimens are also included to increase ease of identifying plants of the Rush Family.

Recommended Citation

Payne, Madeline (2022) "Rushes of Northcentral New Mexico," SMU Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.25172/jour.7.1.1
Available at: https://scholar.smu.edu/jour/vol7/iss1/2

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.25172/jour.7.1.1