Juncus kraussii

Juncus kraussii
Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Juncaceae
Genus: Juncus
Species:
J. kraussii
Binomial name
Juncus kraussii
Subspecies

Juncus kraussii subsp. austerus (Buchenau) Snogerup
Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis (Buchenau) Snogerup
Juncus kraussii subsp. kraussii

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.[1]

This species is ideal as a stabiliser in estuary banks and riparian zones that adjoin developed areas;[2][3] it prevents erosion and also provides an excellent fibre for weaving.[4]

The plant is named after a German naturalist and museum curator, Christian Krauss, who travelled to South Africa.

  1. ^ "Birds in Backyards - Juncus kraussii". 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
  2. ^ "CPR Coastal Plant Regeneration - Juncus kraussii subsp. australiensis". 2008. Archived from the original on September 4, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference botanic was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "PlantZAfrica.com - Juncus kraussii Hochst". 2006. Retrieved 2008-10-28.