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

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

Chris’s observations: 10 (2 are research grade)

Locations:

Waterdog Lake & Open Space: 2
El Corte de Madera OSP
La Honda Creek OSP
Murray Ranch SP
Point Lobos SP
Portola Redwoods SP
Santa Teresa CP
Wilder Ranch SP
Windy Hill OSP

Months:

Apr.: 1
May: 0
Jun.: 5
Jul.: 2
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