Juncus phaeocephalus var. phaeocephalus

Brownheaded rush

Family: Juncaceae · Type: perennial · Native

Brownheaded rush is a California native perennial found in coastal bioregions including northern Coast, central Coast, southern Coast, and northern Channel Islands in coastal meadows, dune hollows, and marsh edges at elevations generally below 200 meters. Flowering details are limited, but the plant produces inflorescences in clusters 10 to 15 millimeters wide with many flowers. Growing with characteristic rush-like stems, this plant forms dense clusters in wet coastal environments. Its stems and foliage are typical of rush species, creating compact green clumps in coastal habitats. The dense flower clusters provide texture and visual interest in its maritime ecosystems.

Habitat: Coastal meadows, dune hollows, marsh edges

Elevation: generally < 200 m

Bioregions: NCo, NCoRO, CCo, SCo, n ChI

California counties: Marin, San Francisco, San Luis Obispo, Sonoma, Los Angeles, Del Norte, Humboldt, Mendocino, Monterey, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, Contra Costa, Alameda, Napa

Data from The California Species Project — 14,000+ California species with verified data from CNPS, CDFW, USFWS, Jepson eFlora, Cal-IPC, and more.