Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Juncus ensifolius Wikstrom var. montanus (Engelmann) C.L. Hitchcock
(Rocky Mountain Rush)
Family: Juncaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
Juncus brunnescens Rydberg
Juncus parous Rydberg
Juncus saximontanus A. Nelson
Juncus tracyi Rydberg
Juncus ensifolius var. montanus is found in upper elevation moist meadows. The basal portion of the plant resembles an Iris, with its flattened leaf sheaths and broad leaves. The leaves are septate. The inflorescence is terminal and composed of several flowers in an open panicle.
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Juncus ensifolius var. montanus, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler, Black Range, Meadow Creek, July 28, 2008
Juncus ensifolius var. montanus, photo Danielle Walkup & Bill Norris, Gila River at the Lichty Center, July 21, 2008
Juncus ensifolius var. montanus, detail of septa in blade, photo Danielle Walkup & Bill Norris, Gila River at the Lichty Center, July 21, 2008
Juncus ensifolius var. montanus, detail of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Meadow Creek, Oct. 10, 2008
Juncus ensifolius var. montanus, 2x macro of flowers, photo Russ Kleinman & Karen Blisard, Pinos Altos Range, Meadow Creek, July 24, 2009
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