Juncus lesueurii is a species of rush known by the common names Lesueur's rush[1] and salt rush.[2] It is accepted by some authorities as Juncus lescurii.[3]
Distribution
It is native to the western coast of North America from British Columbia to California, where it grows in freshwater and salt marshes, and near sand dunes.
Description
It is a rhizomatous perennial herb forming clumps of stems often well exceeding one meter in height. The inflorescence is a cluster of several greenish or brownish flowers accompanied by one cylindrical bract which looks like an extension of the stem.
References
- ^ Juncus lesueurii. Flora of North America. eFloras
- ^ Junucs lesueurii. Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS)
- ^ Juncus lescurii. Jepson eFlora.
External links
- Juncus lesueurii. NatureServe Explorer Version 7.1.
- Juncus lescurii. CalPhotos.
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