Biology:Juncus duranii
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Short description: Species of grass
| Juncus duranii | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae
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| (unranked): | Monocots
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| Species: | J. duranii
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| Juncus duranii Ewan
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Juncus duranii is an uncommon species of rush known by the common name Duran's rush. It is endemic to southern California , where it is known only from the San Gabriel, San Bernardino, and San Jacinto Mountains.[1]
The plant grows in wet habitat in the local forests.
- Description
Juncus duranii is a perennial herb forming clumps of thin, flat stems up to about 20 centimeters tall. The inflorescence is usually a single cluster of stiff, brown flowers accompanied by a long, rolled bract. The fruit is a capsule containing tiny lance-shaped seeds.
References
- ↑ Calflora database: Juncus duranii . 2.12.2013
External links
- Calflora Database: Juncus duranii (Duran's rush)
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Juncus duranii
- Juncus duranii — U.C. Photo gallery
Wikidata ☰ Q6311846 entry
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