Juncus capillaceus is a rush species native to South America, but has been introduced to other parts of the world.
Description
1) Fruit in perianth, 2) outer sepal and stamen, 3) inner sepal and stamen, 4) capsule, 5) valve of capsule and seeds, 6) seed, 7) vertical section of seed
This tufted perennial grows to be 30 cm (0.98 ft) tall.[2] Woody roots grow from a horizontal rhizome and are densely covered in root hairs. The shoots grow close to each other and are fibrous at the base.[3] Between one and three long, slender and cylindrical ribbed leaves grow from each shoot. These extend past the stems and the small red to brown flowers, which are borne in pseudolateral spikes.[2][3] The inflorescences look like a continuation of the stem.[4] Two to ten flowers occur on each inflorescence.[3] The seeds are brown and round.[4]
