Juncus brachycarpus

Similar to J. validus and J. polycephalus, which also have round heads and septate leaves, but differs from those species in that its capsules taper abruptly at their tips and it is only 1/2 to 2/3 as long as the surrounding perianth (the capsules of J. validus and J. polycephalus taper gradually and are equal to the perianth in length) . Its heads are also usually smaller than 10 mm in diameter while those of J. polycephalus and J. validus are 10 mm or greater in diameter. Juncus brachycarpus is found primarily in the spring while the other two flower primarily in the summer and fall. Flowers in round heads ¼ inch across. Round septate leaves.

The seeds of most species of Juncus may be planted fresh or after cold/moist stratification, and require light for germination (Steffen 1997).

Found frequently in moist loamy soils throughout Louisiana and east and southeast Texas.

Wet, sandy soil, stream margins, wet prairies and meadows, open woods, ditches.