''Juncus edgariae'' is a species of

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, commonly called Edgar's rush or wīwī, that is endemic to New Zealand. The species was described in 2001 by Lawrie Johnson and

Karen Wilson Karen Louise Wilson (born 1950) is an Australian botanist. Some of her research interests are: systematics, phylogenetic and biogeographic studies on Cyperaceae, Casuarinaceae, Juncaceae and Polygonaceae. Other professional interests include ...

. It had previously been confused with '' Juncus gregiflorus'', which is now considered endemic to Australia. The species name ''edgariae'' is in honour of New Zealand botanist Elizabeth Edgar. ''Juncus edgariae'' is the most abundant rush species in New Zealand, and is widespread throughout, including the Kermadec and Chatham Islands. Found commonly from between the coast to the hills, it is usually located in open shrubland, seasonally wet places or around the edges of wetlands. It has been introduced to Britain.

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edgariae Endemic flora of New Zealand Plants described in 2001 Taxa named by Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson Taxa named by Karen Louise Wilson {{Poales-stub