Natives
Juncus maritimus PB2
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Swamp Ribbonwood or salt-marsh ribbonwood, is a bushy shrub endemic to New Zealand, growing up to 3 metres tall. It has a distinctive divaricating form, with thin, intertwined, twiggy branches spreading from a stout stem. The plant may appear open and airy or densely wiry and tightly knit. Its narrow leaves are small, measuring 5–20 mm long and 0.5–2 mm wide, and its twigs bear fine star-shaped hairs visible under magnification. In spring, it produces masses of small, drooping, cream flowers with purple-tinged edges; only male flowers are scented. It forms small white fruit and hybridises with Plagianthus regius.
Seedling size, 10 Plants
