Family: Juncaceae
[Juncus canadensis var. brevicaudatus J.Gay ex Laharpe, more...]
Robert W. Freckmann
Bell Museum
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
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial rush
Conservation Status: Native
- inflorescence terminal
- leaves terete and septate
- seeds with tails on both ends
- heads narrower than hemispherical, 2-5(-7) flowered
- branches of inflorescence erect or ascending
- perianth 2.5-3.5 mm
- sepals sharp-pointed
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 6, Wetland Indicator = OBL USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
