Juncus sarophorus
Broom Rush
Tufted perennial rush spreading from underground stems. Erect bluish-green stems to 4mm diam. with strongly raised, spaced ridges. Pith white, interrupted with small air spaces.
Additional information
- FamilyJuncaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.6-1.8 m x 0.5-1 m
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesLeaves reduced to a basal sheath to 30 cm long, dark brown to reddish brown towards the base.
- Flower colourGreen
- Flowering timeNovember to February
- FlowersDense fan-shaped flowerhead with flowers scattered along many branches; 3 stamens. Main bract continues above flowers for 40 cm. Capsules pale brown with darker tips, shorter than or equal to flowers.
- Bird attractingSeeds
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsSemi-aquatic, preferring soils which are wet most of the time. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden usePlant in or beside water areas.
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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