Juncus capitatus
Non-Native
USDA, NRCS. 2018. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 28 March 2018). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.
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?
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.