Biology:Juncus homalocaulis

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Short description: Species of rush

Juncus homalocaulis
Juncus . homalocaulis F.Muell. (AM AK350591).jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Juncaceae
Genus: Juncus
Species:
J. homalocaulis
Binomial name
Juncus homalocaulis
F.Muell. ex Benth.
Synonyms

Juncus plebeius auct. non R.Br.

Juncus homalocaulis is a species of flowering plant in the rush family, Juncaceae. A tufted, perennial plant growing from 5 cm to 35 cm tall, with stems 0.5 to 1.2 mm thick. Often found in Australia and New Zealand in moist grassland or woodland. The specific epithet is derived from Greek, meaning "even stem".[1][2]

References

  1. Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN:978-0-7318-1211-0 page 299
  2. K. L. Wilson, L.A.S.Johnson & Bankoff. "Juncus homalocaulis". Plantnet - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Juncus~homalocaulis. Retrieved 26 November 2021. 

Wikidata ☰ Q15506433 entry