- Juncus interior
Taxobox
name = "Juncus interior"
image_width = 210px
regnum =Plant ae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis =Liliopsida
ordo =Poales
familia =Juncaceae
genus = "Juncus "
species = "J. interior"
binomial = "Juncus interior"
binomial_authority = Wiegand"Juncus interior" is a species of rush known by the common names soft rush and interior rush. It is native to central
North America where it grows in moist areas such as meadows and spring prairies. It can also be found in drier areas. This is a perennial herb with tufted roots. It has long, flat, narrow leaves with rounded auricles. The flowers are located along the ascending branchlets. They are green with very narrow, pointedsepal s and petals and sixstamen s. The fruits are pale brown capsules which are eaten bywaterfowl .External links
* [http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/plants/floramw/species/juncinte.htm USGS NPWRC Profile]
* [http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=JUIN2 USDA Plants Profile]
* [http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=1&taxon_id=222000145 Flora of North America]
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