Juncus planifolius

broad-leaved rush at Pambula Beach, NSW

Juncus planifolius at Pambula Beach, NSW - 2 Jan 2023
Juncus planifolius at Pambula Beach, NSW - 2 Jan 2023
Juncus planifolius at Pambula Beach, NSW - 2 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Juncus planifolius 19 Jan 2023 karenwilsonau
Unidentified 19 Jan 2023 KylieWaldon

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2 comments

karenwilsonau wrote:
   19 Jan 2023
The flat leaves of J. planifolius are thinnish and grass-like and not obviously septate, whereas those of J. prismatocarpus are flattened and septate.
KylieWaldon wrote:
   21 Jan 2023
thanks Karen! :)

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 5 Abundance
  • 2 Jan 2023 07:53 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

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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