Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Juncus covillei is a species of rush known by the common name Coville's rush. It is native to western North America from British Columbia to Idaho to California, where it grows in moist habitat, often in forested areas. This is a perennial herb forming clumps of erect stems up to about 25 centimeters tall from a thick rhizome. The inflorescence is made up of several clusters of brown or green flowers.

Plant type

Grass

Size

10 in Tall

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Color

Green, Brown

Plant communities

Red Fir Forest, Redwood Forest, Wetland-Riparian, Yellow Pine Forest

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 4 likely

Confirmed Likely

Mottled Marble

Bactra furfurana

Javelin Moth

Bactra verutana