[Rushes: The Genus Juncus in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon and Washington]

Common Rush, Lamp Rush

Juncus laccatus

Synonym: Juncus effusus var. gracilis

Inflorescence of Lamp Rush, Shiny Rush: Juncus laccatus (Synonym: Juncus effusus var. gracilis)

The photo above shows a close-up of the inflorescence of common rush as seen at milepost 35 on forest road #23 on the northwestern slopes of Mt. Adams.........September 28, 2008. The inflorescence of this species is fairly congested with more than 10 flowers per stem typical.

Inflorescence of Lamp Rush, Shiny Rush: Juncus laccatus (Synonym: Juncus effusus var. gracilis)

The photo above shows another close-up of the inflorescence of common rush as seen at milepost 35 on forest road #23 on the northwestern slopes of Mt. Adams.........September 28, 2008.

Lamp Rush, Shiny Rush: Juncus laccatus (Synonym: Juncus effusus var. gracilis)

The photo above shows common rush as seen at milepost 35 on forest road #23 on the northwestern slopes of Mt. Adams..........September 28, 2008.

Inflorescence of Lamp Rush, Shiny Rush: Juncus laccatus (Synonym: Juncus effusus var. gracilis)

The photo above shows another close-up of the inflorescence of common rush as seen at milepost 35 on forest road #23 on the northwestern slopes of Mt. Adams........September 28, 2008.

Paul Slichter