Species Juncus acutus
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Range:
Location unknown
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Etymology of Juncus:
Name for a rush, possibly from La. jungere = to tie together, bind; referring to the ancient practice of using rushes to make ropes.
Etymology of acutus:
From the Latin acutus = 'sharp' or 'pointed'
Scientific name:
Juncus acutus L.
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Unknown
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Protologue:
#invalid! 325 (1753)
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Year published:
1753
Hard, tufted perennial to 2 m. Leaves cylindric. Flowers in pseudolateral panicles, red to brown. Sept.--Jan. Brackish marshes, NW, SW, KM, LB, SE (pantemperate).
Observations of Taxon
Juncus acutus
Name of observer:
Hilda Mason (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
Collection:
Juncus acutus
Name of observer:
Yvette van Wijk (Yvette)
Date observed:
15/12/2012 - 2:25pm
Collection:
Juncus acutus
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Name of observer:
Lynda de Wet (David)
Date observed:
Date observed unknown
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