''Juncus covillei'' is a species of

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known by the common name Coville's rush native to North America.

Distribution

It is native to western North America from

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, where it grows in moist habitat, often in forested areas.

Description

This is a perennial herb forming clumps of erect stems up to about 25 centimeters tall from a thick rhizome. The

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is made up of several clusters of brown or green flowers.

External links

Jepson Manual TreatmentPhoto gallery
covillei Plants described in 1906 Flora of the Western United States Flora of Alaska Flora of British Columbia Flora without expected TNC conservation status {{Poales-stub