Juncus conglomeratus L.

  • Authority

    Gleason, Henry A. & Cronquist, Arthur J. 1991. Manual of vascular plants of northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. lxxv + 910 pp.

  • Family

    Juncaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Juncus conglomeratus L.

  • Description

    Species Description - Much like no. 16 [Juncus pylaei Laharpe], but with very dense and head-like infl mostly 1.5–2.5 × 1–1.5 cm; invol lf 5–15 cm; tep a little looser, the outer as long as the inner; fr usually mucronate; basal sheaths usually rather pale brown; stem avg with more numerous (up to 25 or even 30) ridges; fr truncate, apiculate; 2n=42. Low, marshy or boggy or peaty places; native of Europe, locally intr. from Nf. and N.S. to N.Y. and Que. (J. effusus var. c.)