Juncus articulatus

Common Name:

N/A

Family:

Juncaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

All regions (BCDEGHJKLMNPQRSTUVWXYZ) naturalised all States except NT
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

Creeks, rivers, swamps, irrigated channels, soakage areas ¹

Flower Description:

Tepals resemble a glume ¹

Habit:

Rhizomatous perennial rush to 50 cm ¹

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

This species forms red-tinged tufts or swards. Culms have conspicuous transverse septa. Tepal midribs are green and become reddish-brown with a pale margin ¹

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Links to description of this species:

VicFlora

Conservation status:

Introduced

References:

¹ Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria