Biology:Juncus homalocaulis
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Short description: Species of rush
| Juncus homalocaulis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Juncaceae |
| Genus: | Juncus |
| Species: | J. homalocaulis
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| Binomial name | |
| Juncus homalocaulis F.Muell. ex Benth.
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| Synonyms | |
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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
- ↑ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 299
- ↑ 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
