Juncus xiphioides

Juncus xiphioides
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Juncaceae
Genus:	Juncus
Species:	J. xiphioides
Binomial name
	Juncus xiphioides; E.Mey.

Juncus xiphioides is a species of rush known by the common name irisleaf rush.

It is native to the Southwestern United States, many areas of California, and in Baja California. It grows in wet areas in many habitat types.^[1]

Description

Juncus xiphioides is a rhizomatous perennial herb producing erect stems to a maximum height between about 40 and 80 centimeters. It has wide leaf blades for a rush, often exceeding one centimeter in width at the base. The few straw-colored leaves reach up to 40 centimeters in length.

The large inflorescence has many clusters of up to 70 flowers each. The flower has very narrow green, red, or yellow-brown, lance-shaped tepals and six stamens with very small anthers. The fruit is a brown oblong capsule.

Cultivation

Juncus xiphioides is cultivated as an ornamental plant, for use in native plant and water gardens, and natural landscaping projects.^[2]

References

^ Calflora database: Juncus xiphioides . accessed 2.12.2013
^ Las Pilitas Nursery horticultural treatment: Juncus xiphioides — Iris Leaved Rush . 2.12.2013

External links

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[1] Calflora database: Juncus xiphioides . accessed 2.12.2013

[2] Las Pilitas Nursery horticultural treatment: Juncus xiphioides — Iris Leaved Rush . 2.12.2013

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