Vegetation Management and Maintenance Plan - Watsonville ...
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COMMON RUSH<br />
Juncus patens<br />
BOG RUSH<br />
Juncus effusus<br />
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES These two plants have narrow, rounded<br />
leaves, typical of all rushes. Common rush has a characteristic bluegreen<br />
color, while bog rush stems are bright green. <strong>Plan</strong>ts typically<br />
grow 2-3 feet tall. Small flower clusters form at the top of tall stems,<br />
forming brown seeds.<br />
BLOOMS White, in clusters, January - June.<br />
PREFERRED HABITAT Both species grow in wet areas, although<br />
common rush can also be in drier areas. Both rushes are common<br />
within the VMMM project area.<br />
BLUE WILD RYE<br />
Elymus glaucus<br />
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES Blue wild rye is a native perennial<br />
grass. The plant produces numerous blue-gray stems, with narrow<br />
clasping leaves. Densely clustered flowers grow at the ends of tall<br />
stems; flowering stems can reach 3 feet tall.<br />
BLOOMS Greenish, grass flowers, January - August.<br />
PREFERRED HABITAT Blue wild rye occurs on dry slopes above<br />
the sloughs. The species has also been planted within revegetation areas<br />
within the VMMM project area.