Juncus repens
lesser creeping rush, creeping rush
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Photo credit: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey
Family
Juncaceae
Leaf Arrangement
basal (rosulate)
Leaf Margin
entire
Leaf Type
cauline, simple
Leaf Shape
linear
Growth Form
graminoid, emergent aquatic, aquatic
Flower Color
inconspicuous
Flower Month
June - October
Height (meters)
0.0 - 0.2
Milky Sap
No
Armed/Unarmed
Unarmed
Origin
native
Lifespan
annual, perennial
Wetland Class
OBL
Wetland Coefficient of Conservatism
5
Habitat
Permanent and ephemeral ponds, both natural and artificial, and streams. This species can grow as a submersed aquatic during periods of high water and then grow stranded on mud when water levels draw-down.