Longleaf rush facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Longleaf rush |
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Juncus
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macrophyllus
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Juncus macrophyllus is a type of plant known as a rush. It is often called the longleaf rush because of its long, slender leaves.
What is Longleaf Rush?
The longleaf rush is a plant that grows back year after year. It is known as a perennial herb. It forms clumps of stems that can grow up to one meter (about three feet) tall. This plant grows from special underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes help the plant spread and grow new shoots.
Where Does Longleaf Rush Grow?
This rush is found naturally in the southwestern United States and Baja California in Mexico. It likes to grow in wet places, such as near streams or in damp meadows. You can often find it in areas with chaparral, which is a type of shrubland habitat. Even in these often dry regions, the longleaf rush finds the moist spots it needs to survive.
What Does Longleaf Rush Look Like?
The longleaf rush produces many small flowers grouped together. These flowers grow in an open arrangement called an inflorescence. Each flower has several parts, or segments, that are about 5 millimeters (or about 0.2 inches) long. When the flowers bloom, they add a delicate touch to the plant's tall, green stems.
