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]
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 | |
Synonyms | |
Juncus plebeius auct. non R.Br. |
References
edit- ^ 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. Retrieved 26 November 2021.