Juncus flavidus
Rush
Tufted perennial rush spreading from underground stems. Erect dull yellow-green to blue-green stems to 5.5mm diam. with crowded barely raised ridges. Pith open to close, air spaces variable.
Additional information
- FamilyJuncaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.4-1.2 m x 0.2-1 m
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesLeaves reduced to loose basal sheaths to 30 cm long, reddish-brown to dark brown towards the base.
- Flower colourStraw-coloured
- Flowering timeNovember to May
- FlowersFlowers scattered or clustered; 3-6 stamens. Main bract continues above flowers for 30 cm. Capsules straw-coloured with golden-brown tip, shorter than or equal to flowers.
- Bird attractingSeeds, insects
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsMoist to wet soils of depressions and drains, tolerating drier conditions in summer. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useWet areas and pond edges.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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Photographer/s: 1, 2, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 3 Peter Kinchington ©
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