Juncus usitatus
common rush | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Juncaceae |
Genus: | Juncus |
Species: | J. usitatus
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Binomial name | |
Juncus usitatus L.A.S.Johnson
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Juncus usitatus, the common rush, is a species of flowering plant in the rush family, Juncaceae. A graceful, clumping plant growing from 40 cm to 1.1 metres high. Commonly found in New Zealand and eastern Australia in disturbed sites by stream banks and other moist habitats. The specific epithet is derived from Latin, meaning "common or usual".[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 300
- ^ K. L. Wilson, L.A.S.Johnson & Bankoff. "Juncus usitatus". Plantnet - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
Categories:
- Juncus
- Plants described in 1963
- Flora of New South Wales
- Flora of Victoria (Australia)
- Flora of Queensland
- Flora of Western Australia
- Flora of South Australia
- Flora of New Zealand
- Flora of New Caledonia
- Flora of Oceania
- Poales stubs