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Juncus continuus (Juncus continuus)

Description

Juncus continuus is a plant found in many parts of Australia. Often growing on sandy, moist soils, near fresh water. The specific epithet refers to the continuous pith within the stems. Basal leaves are reduced to sheaths, coloured yellow/green.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Juncaceae

              • Genus: Juncus