I have just been sent an image from Ladakh of a rush which was thought to be J.thomsonii (which is recorded from Ladakh @ 3600-4800m). It showed white flowers yet Stewart says the tepals of this this species are dark chestnut.
*This has prompted me to take a quick look at entries for this genus on efI. I cannot (although I have only just begun taking a preliminary look at the Juncus species recorded from Ladakh) but suspect the rush you photographed is not J.thomsonii. The records from Pakistan & Kashmir indicate it does not grow at 1900-2200m. In Nepal it is found from 2700-5200m.* *Images of this species on the internet are contradictory! Clearly, some misidentifications have taken place. Juncus is a large genus.* *There is no mention of J.thomsonii in 'Flora Simlensis'. Many of the plant found around Mcleod Ganj are covered by this book.* Clearly, Juncus is another genus which requires attention. On Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at 4:16:02 AM UTC+1, ashwini wrote: > I found this flower growing on grass-like leaves and assumed it to be a > grass. The light was low and breeze constant, so I did not take many > pictures. Here are a couple though and I think this is a Rush. Please > advise. > > *Juncus thomsonii*—Thomson’s Rush > 1900-2200m, Above Mcleodganj, Dharamshala, HP > 09 July 2016 > > Thanks. > Ashwini > > > > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "efloraofindia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/indiantreepix. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
