Kellogg’s rush (Juncus kelloggii) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 1

Assessment summary – May 2003

Common name : Kellogg’s rush

Scientific name : Juncus kelloggii

Status : Endangered

Reason for designation : This is a tiny, inconspicuous, annual species that likely numbers fewer than 600 plants. It occurs in a single, seasonally wet microhabitat that is subject to impacts from human recreational and developmental activities within an urban park located in a nationally rare Garry oak habitat.

Occurrence : British Columbia

Status history : Designated Endangered in May 2003. Assessment based on a new status report.