Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Juncus longistylis Torrey
(Long Style Rush)
Family: Juncaceae
Status: Native
Synonyms:
None
Juncus longistylis is a perennial rush arising from a rhizome. The leaves arise mostly from the base. There are small rounded auricles at the base of the leave blades. There are 3-5 flowers per head, and 3-5 flower heads per inflorescence. The flowers themselves are brown in color with a greenish midstripe. Juncus longistylis is found in wet meadows in middle elevations.
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Juncus longistylis, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger, & Leith Young, Mogollon Mtns., Redstone trailhead, Aug. 1, 2009
Juncus longistylis, flowerhead, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger, & Leith Young, Mogollon Mtns., Redstone trailhead, Aug. 1, 2009
Juncus longistylis, auricles, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Richard Felger, & Leith Young, Mogollon Mtns., Redstone trailhead, Aug. 1, 2009
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