Juncus textilis
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Juncus textilis is a species of rush known by the common name basket rush. It is endemic to California, where it grows along the coast and in the coastal mountain ranges of the southern half of the state. [1]
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Description
Juncus textilis is a rhizomatous perennial herb growing to a maximum height between 1–2 metres (3.3–6.6 ft). The stems are cylindrical with faint longitudinal grooves. The leaves lack blades and appear as small brown sheaths around the base of the stems.
The long, bushy inflorescence arises from the side of the stem and splits into long branches bearing clusters of many flowers. Each flower is cupped by small, clear bractlets and has pointed greenish brown tepals. There are six stamens with large anthers. The fruit is a dark brown, shiny capsule.
Uses
This species of rush has been used historically for basket weaving by several Native American peoples of southern California, such as the Cahuilla, Kumeyaay, and Chumash, among others.[2]
The rush was valued for its varied colors, from deep red to sun-dried tan; the stems were dyed black with sea plants such as Suaeda species and yellow with Psorothamnus emoryi. [2]
References
External links
- Calflora Database: Juncus textilis (basket rush)
- Jepson Manual eFlora (TJM2) treatment of Juncus textilis
- USDA Plants Profile for Juncus textilis (basket rush)
- University of Michigan at Dearborn: Native American Ethnobotany of Juncus textilis
- Flora of North America
- Juncus textilis — U.C. Photo gallery
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- Juncus
- Endemic flora of California
- Natural history of the California chaparral and woodlands
- Natural history of the California Coast Ranges
- Natural history of the Channel Islands of California
- Natural history of the Peninsular Ranges
- Natural history of the Santa Monica Mountains
- Natural history of the Transverse Ranges
- Plants described in 1903
- Poales stubs