Slender Rush, Poverty Rush

Juncus tenuis Willd.

Juncaceae (Rush Family)

▲ mature plant

▲ flowering stems

Slender Rush:

·         a small, grass-like, perennial sedge with short rhizomes

·         stems are slender, hollow and dark green

·         has small, rounded, greenish-brown flowers at top of slender stems in summer

·         can tolerate & is commonly found in compacted turf areasCalong paths, driveways