Question: Hi Botanists, I found this Juncus specimen on the shore of a freshwater pond near the ocean in Newport County, …
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Hi Botanists, I found this Juncus specimen on the shore of a freshwater pond near the ocean in Newport County, RI. Can it be identified further? Thanks!
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chickenparmesan24, I can only make educated cases because I would need to see the seeds (or learn about their morphology) in order to provide a more confident answer. It is likely a member of the septate-leaved group, and resembles is likely Juncus articulatus, which is supported by the capsule shape and color. This is a common species that would have pointed, but not tailed, seeds. Best wishes.
