Juncus tenuis

Basal leaves only, 1/3 height of stem, flowers born singly, tepals equal to or longer than capsule. Similar to Juncus dichotomus which has round leaves and no ear-like structures at the top of its leaf sheath, while the leaves of J. tenuis are flattened and it has an ear-like structure at the top of the sheath. 8-16 inches tall, leaves flat.

Seed remains viable for at least 2 years and appear to require light for germination (Richards 1943). The seeds of most species of Juncus may be planted fresh or after cold/moist stratification (Steffen 1997).

Is seldom grazed except in winter when better herbage is unavailable. It supplies little forage on most sites.

Found in moist sands of woods and coastal prairies of Louisiana and east and southeast Texas. Ranges throughout eastern North American.

Dry or moist soil (often compacted), abundant along forest paths and roadsides, moist sand and woods.