Biology:Juncus usitatus
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Short description: Species of rush
| common rush | |
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Scientific classification 
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| 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. Indigenous to and commonly found in Aotearoa (New Zealand)[1] and eastern Australia in disturbed sites by stream banks and other moist habitats. The specific epithet is derived from Latin, meaning "common or usual".[2][3]
References
- ↑ "Juncus usitatus". https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/juncus-usitatus/.
- ↑ 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. http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Juncus~usitatus. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
Wikidata ☰ Q15507623 entry
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