Juncus planifolius
Broad-leaf Rush
Tufted annual or shortly-lived perennial rush. Erect bright green leafless stems, longer than the leaves.
Additional information
- FamilyJuncaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Size2-50 cm x 10-30 cm
- Plant groupingAquatic & Semi aquatic
- LeavesLeaves basal, flat to slightly channelled to 40 cm x 1-11 mm, arching, tip pointed; sheaths reddish and wider than leaves.
- Flower colourBrown
- Flowering timeSeptember to February.
- FlowersErect branched flowerhead with 1-50 terminal clusters of up to 50 flowers; 3 stamens. Main bract leaf like, shorter than flowerhead. Capsules reddish-brown, as long as flowers.
- Bird attractingSeeds
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatYes
- Growing conditionsMoist to wet soils and shallow water in ditches, pasture, swamps and watercourses. Full sun, semi shade.
- Garden useAn interesting little rush for moist areas and edges of water features..
- Commercially availableIndigenous nursery
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
- Related speciesAppears similar to Luzula species, or Woodrushes, but can be distinguished easily by the lack of hairs on the margins of leaves.
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Photographer/s: 1, 2, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 3 Russell Best, NatureShare ©
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