Juncus kraussii
Common Name:
Sea Rush
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Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wimmera, Wannon, Midlands, Victorian Volcanic Plain, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (CDEJKNPTWXZ) all States
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Saline and brackish wetlands
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Flower Description:
Tepals resemble a glume
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Habit:
Tufted perennial rush with culms to 120 cm high
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
Only Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis is found in the Prom. Culms are dark green with a dense, uninterrupted pith. Capsules are 2.5-3 mm long and are slightly shorter than tepals
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria