Juncus repens

Juncus repens, the lesser creeping rush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Juncaceae.^[2] It is native to the southeastern United States, Cuba, and Tabasco in Mexico.^[1] It has been observed growing in habitats such as in streams, lakes, ponds, and within ditches.^[3] When fully submerged, it continues to grow, so it has found use as a freshwater aquarium plant.^[4]

Clade:Tracheophytes

Clade:Angiosperms

Clade:Monocots

Clade:Commelinids

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Juncus repens
Habit
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Juncaceae
Genus:	Juncus
Species:	J. repens
Binomial name
Juncus repens Michx.
Synonyms[1]
Cephaloxys flabellata Desv. Juncus subincurvus Steud. Tristemon repens (Michx.) Raf.

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