Rannoch-rush (Scheuchzeria palustris, Sp. Pl.: 338 (1753))

Family: Scheuchzeriaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 338 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Scheuchzeria

Vegetable: False

Observations: Temp. Northern Hemisphere

Description

Rannoch-rush, scientifically known as Scheuchzeria palustris, is an intriguing plant that belongs to the family Scheuchzeriaceae. Recognized by its distinctive characteristics and affinity for specific habitats, this species was first described in Sp. Pl.: 338 (1753) by the esteemed botanist Linnaeus.

Renowned for thriving in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Rannoch-rush typically inhabits wetlands and boggy environments. This preference for moist, acidic soils makes it a key indicator species for such ecosystems.

Morphologically, Scheuchzeria palustris exhibits slender, grass-like leaves that can often be mistaken for those of other rushes. However, what sets Rannoch-rush apart is its unique reproductive structure: small, greenish flowers that blossom in clusters at the tips of its stems. These flowers eventually give way to tiny, seed-like fruits that further aid in the plant’s spread across suitable wetlands.

The plant’s presence in temperate regions underscores its resilience and adaptability to fluctuating environmental conditions. Researchers and botanists value Scheuchzeria palustris not only for its ecological role but also as an enduring subject of study in the field of plant evolution and wetland ecology.

By supporting diverse wetland habitats, Rannoch-rush contributes to the overall health of these ecosystems, making it an essential species for the conservation of wetland biodiversity.

Common Names

Deu: blasenbinse, blumensimse, sumpf-blumenbinse
Dan: blomstersiv
Eng: rannoch-rush, marsh scheuchzeria, podgrass, rannoch rush
Swe: kallgräs, myrsälting
Fra: scheuchzérie, scheuchzérie des marais, scheuchzérie des tourbières, scheuchzérie palustre
Nld: veenbloembies
Sme: jiektalieđđi
Cym: brwynen rannoch
Gla: luachair rainich
En: Rannoch-rush, Marsh scheuchzeria, Rannoch rush, Podgrass
Da: Blomstersiv
Nl: Veenbloembies
Fr: Scheuchzérie, Scheuchzérie des marais, Scheuchzérie des tourbières, Scheuchzérie palustre
De: Blasenbinse, Blumensimse, Sumpf-Blumenbinse, Blumenbinse
It: Giuncastrello delle torbiere
Se: Jiektalieđđi
Gd: Luachair Rainich
Sv: Kallgräs, Myrsälting
Cy: Brwynen Rannoch

Synonyms

• Scheuchzeria paniculata (Gilib.)
• Scheuchzeria generalis (E.H.L.Krause)
• Scheuchzeria americana ((Fernald) G.N.Jones)
• Scheuchzeria palustris var. americana (Fernald)
• Papillaria palustris ((L.) Dulac)
• Scheuchzeria palustris subsp. americana ((Fernald) Hultén)
• Scheuchzeria asiatica (Miq.)

Distribution

• Alaska (native)
• Alberta (native)
• Altay (native)
• Amur (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• British Columbia (native)
• Buryatiya (native)
• California (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• China North-Central (native)
• China South-Central (native)
• Chita (native)
• Connecticut (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Idaho (native)
• Illinois (native)
• Indiana (native)
• Inner Mongolia (native)
• Iowa (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Italy (native)
• Japan (native)
• Kamchatka (native)
• Khabarovsk (native)
• Korea (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• Kuril Is. (native)
• Labrador (native)
• Maine (native)
• Manchuria (native)
• Manitoba (native)
• Masachusettes (native)
• Michigan (native)
• Minnesota (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• Montana (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• New Brunswick (native)
• New Hampshire (native)
• New Jersey (native)
• New York (native)
• Newfoundland (native)
• North Dakota (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Northwest Territorie (native)
• Norway (native)
• Nova Scotia (native)
• Nunavut (native)
• Ohio (native)
• Ontario (native)
• Oregon (native)
• Pennsylvania (native)
• Poland (native)
• Primorye (native)
• Qinghai (native)
• Québec (native)
• Rhode I. (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sakhalin (native)
• Saskatchewan (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tuva (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Vermont (native)
• Washington (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• West Virginia (native)
• Wisconsin (native)
• Yakutskiya (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Yukon (native)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Aug 15, 2010 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jun 22, 2009 by Tela Botanica − Claude FIGUREAU (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 16, 2022 by Hans Wondergem (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 24, 2021 by Suvikunnas Tarja (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 1, 2020 by Pterostichus (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Aug 14, 2006 by EOL − Steve Matson (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jun 21, 2020 by skrendam (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 3, 2020 by Lindroos Kristian (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 2, 2019 by Saija Leppäsalko (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Aug 15, 2001 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 15, 1997 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Yann QUELEN (©)

Taken Aug 15, 2015 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)

Habit

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)

Bark

Taken Jul 5, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude Bouzat (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Jun 12, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude Bouzat (cc-by-sa)

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© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2865260)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:603500-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Scheuchzeria palustris L.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 6.5

Ph minimum: 5.5

Light: 8

Atmospheric humidity: 9

Soil nutriments: 2