Drummond's Rush, Threeflower Rush
Juncus drummondii
Synonyms: Juncus compressus var. subtriflorus, Juncus drummondii var. drummondii, Juncus drummondii var. longifructus, Juncus drummondii ssp. subtriflorus, Juncus drummondii var. subtriflorus, Juncus pauperculus, Juncus subtriflorus
The photo above shows Drummond's rush as seen high along the South Climb Trail on the southern slopes of Mt. Adams about one-quarter mile below the terminus of the Crescent Glacier...........August 23, 2008.
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Close-ups views of the flowers of Drummond's rush as seen at Bird Creek Meadows on Mt. Adams..........July 19, 2009.
The photo above shows a close-up of the flower of Drummond's rush as seen near the summit of South Butte on the southern slopes of Mt. Adams..........August 23, 2008.
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The 2 photos above show close-ups of the inflorescnece of Drummond's rush as seen high along the South Climb Trail on the southern slopes of Mt. Adams about one-quarter mile below the terminus of the Crescent Glacier..........August 23, 2008. Note the acute tips to the brown perianth parts (each about 5-7 mm long) and the blunt tip to the capsule.
The photo above shows Drummond's rush as seen high along the South Climb Trail on the southern slopes of Mt. Adams about one-quarter mile below the terminus of the Crescent Glacier.........August 23, 2008.
The photo above shows Drummond's rush as seen high along the Shorthorn Trail #16 where it crosses Shorthorn Creek on the southern slopes of Mt. Adams.........August 24, 2008.
The photo above shows another close-up of the inflorescence of Drummond's rush as seen high along the Shorthorn Trail #16 where it crosses Shorthorn Creek on the southern slopes of Mt. Adams.........August 24, 2008.
Paul Slichter