Juncus vaginatus
Clustered Rush
Loosely tufted perennial rush spreading from underground stems. Erect dull light green stems to 5mm diam. with raised ridges. Pith white, cobwebby, continuous.
Additional information
- FamilyJuncaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size0.6-1.7 m x 0.5-1 m
- Plant groupingGrasses, Rushes & Sedges
- LeavesLeaves reduced to a tight or loose basal sheath, straw-coloured to pale brown towards the base, to 28 cm long.
- Flower colourPale brown to orange-red
- Flowering timeNovember to January
- FlowersLarge, branched flowerhead to 15 cm of close or scattered clusters of flowers; 6 stamens. Main bract continues above flowers for 25 cm. Capsules pale brown, shorter than or equal to flower.
- Bird attractingSeeds
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsDryish soil in cool forests. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useOrnamental rush for moist to drier areas and underplanting of established trees.
- Commercially availableNo information available
- Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from an area in the Dandenong Ranges. Scattered in eastern and central Victoria.
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Photographer/s: Neil Blair, Royal Botanic Gardens Board ©
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