Dagger-leaf Rush, Dagger-leaved Rush, Swordleaf Rush, Sword-leaf Rush, Three-stamened Rush
Juncus ensifolius
Synonyms: Juncus ensifolius var. ensifolius, Juncus saximontanus var. saximontanus, Juncus tracyi, Juncus xiphioides, Juncus xiphioides var. triandrus
Photographed at the eastern edge of Swampy
Meadows at the southwest corner of Mt. Adams just northwest of the intersections
of Rds # 23 & # 8810.........August 8, 2004.
The photo above shows a close-up of the inflorescence
of dagger-leaf rush as seen at Swampy Meadows........August
6, 2005.
Photographed at the eastern edge of Swampy
Meadows at the southwest corner of Mt. Adams just northwest of the intersections
of Rds # 23 and # 8810........August 8, 2004.
The photo above shows a close-up of the attractive (almost iris-like)
leaves of dagger-leaf rush as seen at Swampy Meadows..........August
6, 2005.
The photo above shows the inflorescence of
dagger-leaf rush as seen along the Island Springs Trail........August
11, 2006.
Paul Slichter