species 20,950 observations

Slender Path Rush

Juncus tenuis

Field notes

Supports All

36 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Streaked Coleophora Moth, Mottled Marble, Putnam's Looper Moth, Grey Rush Case-bearer 9
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 27

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist Wet
Water use: Medium
Soil: Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Erosion Wet soil
Habit: Ascending Clumping Erect
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial Weed

From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.