Juncus homalocaulis

A Rush at Downer, ACT

Juncus homalocaulis at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2021
Juncus homalocaulis at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2021
Juncus homalocaulis at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2021
Juncus homalocaulis at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Juncus homalocaulis 8 Jan 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Juncus homalocaulis 8 Jan 2021 JaneR

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Growing at edge of small area of mixed sedge-rushes, at inflow area into former farm dam. Other characteristics: Quite short, up to 14 cm tall. Culms dark green and stiff, wiry, tough and fine. Tepals about 5 mm long.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 5 Jan 2021 10:36 AM Recorded on
  • JaneR Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Juncus homalocaulis Scientific name
  • A Rush Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1288.63m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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