Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Juncaceae

Genus:

Juncinella

Species:

Juncinella capitata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Alabama, California, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★★☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers coastal sandy habitats