Juncus macrophyllus is a species of rush known by the common name longleaf rush.

It is native to the southwestern United States and Baja California, where it grows in wet spots in several types of local habitat, such as chaparral.

Juncus macrophyllus

Description

Juncus macrophyllus is a rhizomatous perennial herb forming tufts of stems up to one meter tall. The inflorescence is an open array of many clusters of a few flowers each. The flower has several segments each about 5 millimeters long.

Juncus macrophyllus

References

External links

Calflora Database: Juncus macrophyllus (long leaved rush) Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Juncus macrophyllus UC Photos gallery — Juncus macrophyllus

Juncus macrophyllus

macrophyllus

Flora of California

Flora of Arizona

Flora of Baja California

Flora of the California desert regions

Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands

Natural history of the Mojave Desert

Natural history of the Peninsular Ranges

Natural history of the Santa Monica Mountains

Natural history of the Transverse Ranges

Plants described in 1902

Flora without expected TNC conservation status