Juncus conglomeratus

Juncus conglomeratus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Juncaceae
Genus: Juncus
Species: J. conglomeratus
Binomial name
Juncus conglomeratus
L.

Juncus conglomeratus, known commonly as Compact Rush, is a perennial, herbaceous flowering plant species in the rush family Juncaceae.[1]

In the British isles it is one of six rush species that can dominate lowland damp grasslands.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 The Lowland Grassland Management Handbook 2nd edition, A Crofts and R G Jefferson (eds) English Nature ISBN 1-85716-443-1, 1999
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