Archive for 'Juncaceae'

Sikkim plant (Juncus)

Sikkim plant (Juncus)

Elevation: 3874 meters.

Juncus socotranus

Juncus socotranus

A very large species – at least 2 meters tall!

Altiplano plant 18 (Juncaceae)

Altiplano plant 18 (Juncaceae)

Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Please help me identify it – leave a comment! Altitude: 3669 metres.

Altiplano plant 18 (Juncaceae)

Altiplano plant 18 (Juncaceae)

Grows on the salty portions of the rim of the Salar de Uyuni that receives fresh water sporadically. Please help me identify it – leave a comment! Altitude: 3669 metres.

Patosia clandestina

Patosia clandestina

A common plant that makes huge, dense mats around the springs, streams, rivers and some areas of the lagoons. Everything about this plant is hard and pointy. Altitude: 4131 metres. Native range is Bolivia, Argentina and Chile.