Twelfth Rush

Description

Juncus uncialis-is a species of-rush-known by the common names-twelfth rush-and-inch-high rush. It is native to the western United States, where it is known from wet habitat such as-vernal pools. This is a petite annual herb forming dense clumps of hair-thin green stems no more than 3 or 4 centimeters high. The-inflorescence-is made up of a single tiny flower atop each stem. The flower has several reddish segments about 2 to 5 millimeters long wrapped around the developing fruit.