Juncus capillaris

Juncus capillaris F. J. Herm.

Hairystem dwarf rush, Slender stemmed dwarf rush

2003 Steve Matson

Juncus capillaris is an annual grasslike herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.


	Plant Range Observation Search ~29 records in California Plant Characteristics

Photos on Calflora


Genus:	Juncus
Family:	Juncaceae
Category:	angiosperm
PLANTS group:	Monocot
Jepson eFlora section: monocot

Wetlands: Occurs usually in wetlands, occasionally in non wetlands

Communities: Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Subalpine Forest, Foothill Woodland, Chaparral, Valley Grassland, Alpine Fell-fields, wetland-riparian, many plant communities

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Information about Juncus capillaris from other sources


Nursery availability from CNPLX Commercial availability unknown. Jepson eFlora USDA PLANTS Profile (JUCA4) Photos on Calflora Photos on CalPhotos Google Images Photos on iNaturalist ID Tips on PlantID.net	ITIS Original Publication citation International Plants Names Index Search efloras.org (Flora of North America) Landscape information from Calscape BONAP Distribution Map Consortium of California Herbaria 2 Search the Native American Ethnobotany Database	Add an Observation Location Suitability Planting Guide Distribution by County
[selinawamucii.com] Uses, Benefits: Juncus capillaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant. It is also used in wetland restoration projects. (link added by Mary Ann Machi) photos / record / common / links null:!null:!null:!