Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Poales Small
Family
Juncaceae Juss.
Genus
Juncus L.
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Juncus planifolius R.Br. (1810)
Vernacular Name(s):
Flat-leaved rush; Grass-leaved rush
 Description

Variable perennial grass-like tufts. Stems (2)–7–60–(80) cm high. Leaves < stems, to 8 mm wide, flat. Inflorescence umbel-like with flowers crowded in globose clusters at ends of branches; subtending bract < inflorescence. Stamens usually 3. Capsule c. 2. mm long, ± = tepals, ovoid, mucronate, red brown.

[From: Healy and Edgar (1980) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 3.]

 Biostatus
Indigenous (Non-endemic)
 Bibliography
de Lange, P.J.; Rolfe, J.R.; Barkla J.W.; Courtney, S.P.; Champion, P.D.; Perrie, L.R.; Beadel, S.N.; Ford, K.A.; Breitwieser, I.; Schönberger, I.; Hindmarsh-Walls, R.; Heenan, P.B.; Ladley, K. 2018: Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2017. New Zealand Threat Classification Series. No. 22. [Not Threatened]
de Lange, P.J.; Rolfe, J.R.; Champion, P.D.; Courtney, S.P.; Heenan, P.B.; Barkla, J.W.; Cameron, E.K.; Norton, D.A.; Hitchmough, R.A. 2013: Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2012. New Zealand Threat Classification Series 3. Department of Conservation, Wellington. [Not Threatened]