Juncus prismatocarpus
| branching rush | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Juncaceae |
| Genus: | Juncus |
| Species: | J. prismatocarpus
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| Binomial name | |
| Juncus prismatocarpus | |
Juncus prismatocarpus, the branching rush, is a tufted, perennial species of flowering plant in the rush family, Juncaceae. Found in moist situations, often on sandy ground. Grass-like leaves are 10 to 40 cm long, 1.3 to 3.0 mm in diameter. Growing in many parts of Australia, New Zealand and south east Asia. The specific epithet is derived from Latin, meaning prism shaped fruit.[1][2]
References
- ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 299
- ^ L.A.S.Johnson & Bankoff. "Juncus prismatocarpus". Plantnet - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
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