Juncus caesariensis Coville (Juncaceae) in Virginia Peat Bogs

Fieldwork was conducted in Virginia to find new populations of Juncus caesariensis Coville, a rare rush of localized distribution in New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia. Nine new stations were discovered, seven along power line rights-of-way. Four of the power line stations had two subpopulations. Habitat characteristics, distribution, and floristic associates are given. Although further investigations need to be made, it appears that early successional conditions favorable to Juncus caesariensis are being maintained in open, frequently disturbed power line bogs.