Juncaceae

Flowers in cymes or in dense lateral clusters Juncaceae

Leaf sheaths open; seeds numerous Juncus

Leaves flat and channelled, or if terete then less than 1 mm wide and not septate

Each flower with a prophyll (bracteole) beneath it. Leaves with or without auricles

Each flower without a prophyll beneath it. Leaves without auricles, sheaths tapering above