Lesueur's rush facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lesueur's rush |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Genus: |
Juncus
|
| Species: |
lesueurii
|
| Synonyms | |
|
Juncus lescurii |
|
Juncus lesueurii is a species of rush known by the common names Lesueur's rush and salt rush. It is accepted by some authorities as Juncus lescurii.
Distribution
It is native to the western coast of North America from British Columbia to California, where it grows in freshwater and salt marshes, and near sand dunes.
Deacription
It is a rhizomatous perennial herb forming clumps of stems often well exceeding one meter in height. The inflorescence is a cluster of several greenish or brownish flowers accompanied by one cylindrical bract which looks like an extension of the stem.
See also
In Spanish: Juncus lesueurii para niños
All content from Kiddle encyclopedia articles (including the article images and facts) can be freely used under Attribution-ShareAlike license, unless stated otherwise. Cite this article:
Lesueur's rush Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.