Family: Juncaceae
Juncus radula
Citation:
Buchen., Krit. Verzeichn. Juncac. 38 (1880).
Synonymy: Not Applicable Common name: Hoary rush.
Description:
Perennial; distinctly scabridulous especially on the upper part of the stems, panicle branches and outside of the perianth; stems arising from a rhizome, usually 20-60 cm high and 0.5-2.3 mm diam., with a continuous pith; stem striations 13-28; leaf-blades 0; leaf-sheaths usually pale.
Inflorescence a lateral loose panicle; flowers usually evenly spaced along the panicle branches, pale-coloured; perianth 3-4.5 mm long; stamens 3-6 (usually 6).
Capsule shorter than or equalling the perianth.
Distribution:
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Grows in seasonally wet places in climatically rather dry regions.
S.Aust.: FR, EP, NL, YP, SL, SE. W.Aust.; N.S.W.; Vic.
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Conservation status:
native
Flowering time: Oct. — March.
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SA Distribution Map based
on current data relating to
specimens held in the
State Herbarium of South Australia
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Biology:
This species has been confused with J. subsecundus but is readily distinguishable by its finely scabrous parts and continuous pith.
Author:
Not yet available
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