Etymology: Juncus: the classical Latin name for the rush, possibly from jungere, "to join or bind," because the stems were used for binding
Plants: perennial rush

- inflorescence terminal

- leaves terete and septate

- seeds with tails on both ends

- heads narrower than hemispherical

- heads narrower than hemispherical, 2-5(-7) flowered

- perianth (1.5-)2.0-2.5 mm

- tepals blunt or rounded at the tip

Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos