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Juncus kraussii
Juncus kraussi commonly known as Salt Marsh Rush Sea Rush, Matting Rush or Dune Slack Rush is of the monocot family Juncaceae and genus Juncus.
It grows in Salt marshes, estuarine and coastal areas. This species is ideal as a stabilizer in estuary banks and riparian zones that adjoin developed areas it prevents erosion and provides an excellent fibre for weaving. The plant is named after a German naturalist and museum curator, Christian Krauss, who travelled to South Africa.
Spotted on Nov 9, 2011
Submitted on Nov 9, 2011
