Plate 58. 
JUNCUS SCHEUCHZERIOIDES. 
Family, Juncace^ (i?MsA) :— Nerves of the leaf parallel. Parts of 
the flower usually in twos or threes. Perianth stiff or calyx- 
like. Capsule 3-celled. 
Genus, Juncus : — General character of the genus — Smooth, marsh 
plants, usually with a creeping rhizome. Leaves cylindrical. 
Flowers distinct or in little clusters. Perianth membraneous. 
" Sti gmas 3. Stamens 6, rarely 3. Ovary 1— 3-celled, with many 
ovules. Fruit a capsule with numerous seeds. 
Juncus scheuchzerioides, Gaud. Plant about 6 in. high. 
Rhizome long and jointed. Culm short, about 2 in. long. 
Leaves exceeding culm in length, sheathing, very narrow, 
jointed. Inflorescence of flowers terminal, with 2 bracts, 
3-5 flowered. Perianth leaves equal, narrowly ovate, prolonged 
into a narrow point. Stamens 6, with long anthers. Styles 3, 
red. Ovary green. Capsule 3-lobed, pointed. 
Very abundant, mos<3 common in sand drifts. 
Flowers November and December. 
East and West Falklands. 
Description of plate :— 1, portion of plant ; 2, flower ; 3 and 4, stamens ; 
5, pistil ; 6, fruit ; 7, seed. All except 1 enlarged. 
