Juncus acuminatus Michx.
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Juncus acuminatus Michx. (1803)
Juncus acuminatus Michx.
Nomenclature
Michx.
Michx.
1803
ICN
Juncus acuminatus Michx.
species
Juncus acuminatus
Classification
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Descriptions
Juncus acuminatus Michx.
Strictly erect tufted perennial, commonly reddish-tinged. Stems 30-80 cm high, distinctly septate internally just below inflorescence. Leaves terete or ± compressed with distinct transverse septa. Inflorescence very variable, 3-20 cm long, open, much-branched with 6-10-flowered clusters at ends of branches. Tepals 2.5-3.5 mm long, ± equal, narrow-lanceolate, stiff, acuminate. Stamens 3. Capsules 2.5-3.5 mm long, = or slightly > tepals, narrow, acute, shortly beaked, straw-coloured to brown.
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1 January 2000
