Juncus edgariae

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

Juncus edgariae is a species of rush, commonly called Edgar's rush or wīwī, that is endemic to New Zealand.[1]

The species was described in 2001 by Lawrie Johnson and Karen Wilson.[2][3] It had previously been confused with Juncus gregiflorus, which is now considered endemic to Australia.[4] The species name edgariae is in honour of New Zealand botanist Elizabeth Edgar.[3]

Juncus edgariae is the most abundant rush species in New Zealand, and is widespread throughout, including the Kermadec and Chatham Islands. Found commonly from between the coast to the hills, it is usually located in open shrubland, seasonally wet places or around the edges of wetlands. It has been introduced to Britain.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "New Zealand rushes: field identification guide - fact sheets" (PDF). NIWA. 2015.
  2. ^ "Juncus edgariae". Australian Plant Name Index, IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
  3. ^ a b Lawrence Johnson; Karen Wilson (6 July 2001). "Juncus edgariae (Juncaceae) - a new species from New Zealand". Telopea. 9 (2): 399-402, Fig. 1. doi:10.7751/TELOPEA20013010. ISSN 0312-9764. Wikidata Q96016632.
  4. ^ a b "Juncus edgariae". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 16 November 2021.


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