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Howell'S Rush (Juncus howellii)

Description

Juncus howellii-is a species of-rush-known by the common name-Howell's rush. It is native to the northwestern United States, where it grows in moist mountain meadows. This is a perennial herb growing from a thick-rhizome-and producing stems up to about 60 centimeters tall. The-inflorescence-is a series of clusters of small flowers, each flower with brown or green pointed segments a few millimeters long.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Juncaceae

              • Genus: Juncus