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Juncus kraussii

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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

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  1. (c) Tindo2 - Tim Rudman, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/tindo2/6794969575/
  2. (c) John Tann, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/31031835@N08/3392247218/
  3. (c) Harry Rose, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/macleaygrassman/34512168201/
  4. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juncus_kraussii
  5. (c) Barcode of Life Data Systems, some rights reserved (CC BY), http://eol.org/data_objects/30686538

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