iNcema (Juncus)

Juncus kraussii

Summary 4

Juncus kraussii commonly known as salt marsh rush, sea rush, jointed rush, matting rush or dune slack rush, is of the monocot family Juncaceae and genus Juncus. It grows in Salt marshes, estuarine and coastal areas. This species is ideal as a stabilizer in estuary banks and riparian zones that adjoin developed areas it prevents erosion and provides an excellent fibre for weaving. The plant is named after a German naturalist and museum curator, Chri

Barcode data: juncus kraussii 5

The following is a representative barcode sequence, the centroid of all available sequences for this species.


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  4. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juncus_kraussii
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Range Map

iNat Map

Zone (3)_supratidal
Growth form (2)_tall_reeds/sedges/rushes/ferns
Habitat (10)_estuary_margin, (3)_salt_marsh, (4)_mud_flat, (5)_saline_lawn