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Dwarf Rush

Juncus capitatus 

Non-Native


What is Dwarf Rush?

Physical Characteristics

  • Green, red or brownish in color

Leaves:

  • Growing from base
  • 1.19-1.5 inches long

Flowers:

  • Grow in clusters
  • Up to 6 clusters per plant
  • 3 stamen

Fruit:

  • Tiny
  • Oval-shaped
  • Dry seed pod
  • 0.05-0.08 inches long

Stem:

  • No taller than 4 inches tall
  • Upright
  • Flat

Where Does it Grow?


USDA, NRCS. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

Non-Native

Dwarf rush can be found around wet sand, pools and ditches. This plant is native to Eurasia and North Africa.

Is it Invasive?

Dwarf rush is non-native to North America, and is an aggressive invader in Texas that tends to disrupt the ecosystem by pushing the native species out of their habitat.

This plant is not native to North America, but has naturalized in much of the United States. While it is not illegal to possess this plant in Texas, it should not be introduced into new water bodies and should be treated with herbicide when present.

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