Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Juncus oxymeris, common name pointed rush is a species of rush native to the West Coast of North America (British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and California). It occurs in moist areas such as lakeshores, riverbanks, and moist meadows at elevations of 100-2,000 m (330-6,560 ft). Juncus oxymeris is a perennial herb up to 60 cm (2. 0 ft) in height, spreading by underground rhizomes. Leaves are gladiolate, i. e. , flattened with one edge toward the stem, similar to those of Iris or Gladiolus. Flowers are straw-colored, with lanceolate tepals.

Plant type

Grass

Size

2 ft Tall

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Color

Brown

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Moderate, High

Site type

meadows and open areas

Plant communities

Wetland-Riparian

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 5 likely

Confirmed Likely

Mottled Marble

Bactra furfurana

Javelin Moth

Bactra verutana

Thopeutis forbesellus