Juncus luciensis

Juncus luciensis is a species of rush known by the common name Santa Lucia dwarf rush. It is endemic to California, where it is uncommon.[1]

Juncus luciensis

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Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Juncaceae
Genus: Juncus
Species:
J. luciensis
Binomial name
Juncus luciensis
Ertter

This species is an annual herb growing just a few centimeters tall. It is yellowish green in color. The leaves are up to 1.5 centimeters long. The inflorescence contains one or two flowers with yellow-green tepals. The fruit is a greenish or sometimes red-tinged capsule containing seeds which are no more than 0.4 millimeters long.[1][2]

This plant can be found only in California, where it occurs in the Peninsular Ranges and the Transverse Ranges, as well as the Santa Lucia and Diamond Mountains farther north.[2] Here it grows in moist and wet areas such as vernal pools, seeps, streambanks, and meadows.[1][2]

References
  1. Juncus luciensis. The Jepson Manual.
  2. Juncus luciensis. Flora of North America.
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