Juncus xiphioides

Juncus xiphioides
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Juncaceae
Genus:	Juncus
Species:	J. J. xiphioides
Binomial name
	Juncus Juncus xiphioides; E.Mey.

Juncus xiphioides is a species of rush known by the common name irisleaf rush.

It is native to the Southwestern United States, many areas of California, and in Baja California, and encompassing over 225 species around the globe.

Description

The large inflorescence has many clusters of up to 70 flowers each. The flower has very narrow green, red, or yellow-brown, lance-shaped tepals and six stamens with very small anthers. The fruit is a brown oblong capsule. This plant does not require fertilizer. Also, this plant is a rhizomatous perennial herb producing erect stems to a maximum height between about 40 and 80 centimeters. It has wide leaf blades for a rush, often exceeding one centimeter in width at the base. The few straw-colored leaves reach up to 40 to 80 centimeters in length. This plant grows low to the ground and spreads over the land. ^[1]

Juncus xiphioides grows in wet areas in many habitat types, such as in the sunlight and shade, especially where there is an abundant amount of moisture where the plant can flourish, such as by rivers and lakes. When there is abundant moisture, Juncus xiphioides can withstand lengthy periods of sun exposure.