Juncus marginatus Rostk.

Grass-Leaved Rush

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STATS

Native
CC = 4
CW = -3
MOC = 57

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Family - Juncaceae

Stems - No info yet.

Juncus_marginatus_base.jpg Base of plant.

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Leaves - No info yet.

Juncus_marginatus_leaf_base.jpg Leaf base.

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Inflorescence - No info yet.

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Flowers - No info yet.

Juncus_marginatus_fruits.jpg Fruits close-up.

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Flowering - May - September.

Habitat - Mesic to dry upland prairies and glades.

Origin - Native to U.S.

Other info. - This species can be found mainly in the southern half of Missouri but is found in a handful of counties north of the Missouri River also. The plant can be identified by its fairly open inflorescence, rounded capsules, and hyaline-margined perianth parts. The perianth parts are equalling or mostly longer than the capsule.

Photographs taken off Lee Rd 27, Auburn, AL., 9-9-05.