Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii (Parl.) Snogerup

Rush
Juncaceae

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Protologue: Bot. Not. 130: 187 (1978)
Pronunciation: Juncus acutus ssp. leopoldii
Etymology: Latin name for the rush + Leopoldo di Borbone-Due Sicilie, Conte di Siracusa (1813-1860)

Jepson eFlora Treatment

SD County Synoptic Voucher

Distribution:
 
Left: S.D. County Plant Atlas (http://sdplantatlas.org). Right: CCH2. Click to see current herbarium records.  

Large, cespitose (tufted) plants. Leaves are terete, with sharp spine tips.

3-valved capsular fruits (left) and flowers (right).