Dr. Abdulaziz M. Assaeed

Juncus rigidus

Species

Juncaceae

Family

Asal, Halfa

Vernacular Name

Life Form

Tufted, perennial rush with creeping rhizome and numerous rigid erect stems up to 1.5 m high. Leaves arising from the base, terete, sharp-pointed, erect and mostly parallel. Inflorescence contracted or somewhat loose, often lobed panicle of numerous flowers up to 20 cm long

Description

Salt marshes, saline ground in poor drained soils around water runoffs

Habitat

Not grazed

Grazing Importance

Previously, used as a material for mats

Other Uses

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