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''Juncus patens'' is a species of rush, known by the common names spreading rush and California grey rush. 〔(Flora of North America: ''Juncus patens'' )〕 It is native to the West Coast of the United States from Washington to California, and into Baja California, Mexico.〔(USDA )〕 It grows at seeps, springs, and riparian zones in stream beds and on river and pond banks, in marshes, and in other moist habitats. 〔(Encyclopedia of Life: ''Juncus patens'' ); C.Michael Hogan ed. 2010.〕 ==Description== ''Juncus patens'' is a perennial herb forming narrow, erect bunches of stems. It grows up to in height by in width. 〔 〔(Las Pilitas Database: ''Juncus patens'' (Common Rush) )〕 It spreads by rhizomes, which can increase a colonies width substantially. The stems are thin, gray-green, often somewhat waxy, and grooved, and grow in height. The inflorescence sprouts from the side of the stem, rather than its tip. It holds many flowers, each of which has short, narrow, pointed tepals and six stamens. It flowers in the summer. The fruit is a spherical red or brown capsule which fills and bulges from the dried flower remnants when mature. The seeds attract birds. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Juncus patens」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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