''Juncus acuminatus'' is a species of
rush known by the common names tapertip rush, tufted rush and sharp-fruited rush. It is native to North and Central America, where it can be found in and around water bodies from central
Canada
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to
Honduras. It is a
rhizomatous
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perennial herb forming clumps up to about 80 centimeters tall. The
inflorescence
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is an open array of many clusters of up to 20 flowers each. The flower has pointed segments a few millimeters long which may be light reddish brown to greenish in color.
External links
Jepson Manual TreatmentPhoto gallery
acuminatus
Flora of North America
Plants described in 1803
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