Juncus continuus
Appearance
Juncus continuus | |
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Dee Why, Australia | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Juncaceae |
Genus: | Juncus |
Species: | J. continuus
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Binomial name | |
Juncus continuus |
Juncus continuus is a plant found in many parts of Australia. Often growing on sandy, moist soils, near fresh water. The specific epithet refers to the continuous pith within the stems. Basal leaves are reduced to sheaths, coloured yellow/green.[1][2]
References
- ^ Wilson, K.L.; Johnson, L.A.S.; Bankoff, P. "Juncus continuus". PlantNET - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney Australia. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
- ^ "Juncus continuus". Sutherland Group. Australian Plants Society. Retrieved 23 November 2017.