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Juncus caespiticius

Juncus caespiticius, the grassy rush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Juncaceae, native to coastal areas of southern Australia and New Zealand. It usually grows in cool damp areas, preferring fresh or slightly brackish water.

Last revised
May 31, 2026
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Length
132 w
Citations
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Source
Juncus caespiticius
Herbarium specimen
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Spermatophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Juncaceae
Genus: Juncus
Species:
J. caespiticius
Binomial name
Juncus caespiticius
Synonyms1

Juncus similis Buchenau

Juncus caespiticius, the grassy rush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Juncaceae, native to coastal areas of southern Australia and New Zealand.12 It usually grows in cool damp areas, preferring fresh or slightly brackish water.3

References

References

  1. "Juncus caespiticius E.Mey". Plants of the World Online. Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  2. "Juncus caespiticius E.Mey. Grassy Rush". VicFlora. Royal Botanic Gardens Foundation Victoria. 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
  3. de Lange, P.J. (2021). "Juncus caespiticius Fact Sheet". nzpcn.org.nz. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 8 August 2021.