Juncus gregiflorus
Green Rush
Densely tufted perennial rush spreading from underground stems. Shiny erect bright green stems to 3mm diam. with raised ridges. Pith white, open, usually with large air spaces.
Additional information
- FamilyJuncaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.4-1.7 m x 0.6-1.5 m
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesLeaves reduced to a sheath to 28 cm long, brown to reddish brown towards the base.
- Flower colourStraw-coloured
- Flowering timeDecember to February.
- FlowersClusters of flowers separated by bare branchlets; 3 stamens. Main bract continues above flowers for 30 cm. Capsules reddish-brown, flattened on top, as long or longer than flower.
- Bird attractingSeeds
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsMoist to wet soils in forests by watercourses, drains and dam margins. Full sun, semi to dappled shade.
- Garden useWet areas and pond and dam walls. Excellent habitat plant.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
- Related speciesJuncus alexandri (Aquatics) may be confused with this species but can be distinguished by the continuous, harder pith. The main bract is shorter and the capsule is lighter.
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Photographer/s: 1, 3, 5 Peter Kinchington ©; 2, 4, 6, 7 Marilyn Bull ©
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