Poverty rush

Juncus tenuis

Cool season, rhizomatous, perennial native grasslike occurring in moist soils following disturbance or compaction. Adapted to soils from heavy clays to well-drained gravels. Widely distributed from low to mid elevations, on soils with winter saturation and dry summer conditions. Excellent for reclamation of riparian communities. Nest material and food for upland birds; cover for some mammals.