Juncus covillei var. obtusatus

Perianth pale brown, apex of inner series acute to obtuse. Capsules pale brown, barely exceeding perianth.

Flowering and fruiting summer--early fall. Wet areas along lakes, streams and rivers, especially on spray areas or occasionally flooded outcrops, mostly in montane areas; 500--3000 m; B.C.; Calif., Idaho, Mont., Oreg., Wash.