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 densely hemispherical to spherical, 5-many flowered

- perianth segments tapering to very sharp points

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