Juncus planifolius

broad-leaved rush at Pomaderris Nature Reserve

Juncus planifolius at Pomaderris Nature Reserve - 17 Oct 2022 03:35 PM
Juncus planifolius at Pomaderris Nature Reserve - 17 Oct 2022 03:35 PM
Juncus planifolius at Pomaderris Nature Reserve - 17 Oct 2022 03:35 PM
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Identification history

Juncus planifolius 7 Jan 2025 karenwilsonau
Juncus articulatus subsp. articulatus 8 Feb 2024 JaneR
Juncus articulatus subsp. articulatus 8 Feb 2024 Tapirlord
Schoenus villosus 19 Oct 2022 Tapirlord
Juncus planifolius 18 Oct 2022 JaneR

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a cluster of about 10 plants found on on saturated ground in a small open area amongst dense ground cover.

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karenwilsonau wrote:
   7 Jan 2025
Note the relatively broad, flat leaves and the very dark tepals - typical of J. planifolius

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Additional information

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

Species information

  • Juncus planifolius Scientific name
  • broad-leaved rush Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 900m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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