spreading rush

Juncus patens

Member of rushes (genus Juncus)
rushes and allies (family Juncaceae)
grasses, sedges, cattails, and allies (order Poales)
monocots (class Liliopsida)
other colors in flowering plants

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• plant 30–105 cm tall
• stems in dense tufts like bunchgrass
• leaf sheathes have no blade
• 6 stamens
• most common species in the bay area

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Chris’s observations: 4 (1 is research grade)

Locations:

• Murray Ranch SP
• Portola Redwoods SP
• Santa Teresa CP
• Windy Hill OSP

Months:

• Apr.: 1
• May: 0
• Jun.: 0
• Jul.: 1
• Aug.: 1
• Sep.: 0
• Oct.: 0
• Nov.: 0
• Dec.: 1

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Taxon info: iNaturalist – Calflora – CalPhotos – Jepson eFlora – FNA

Bay Area species: iNaturalist – Calflora