Broad-leaf Rush

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Juncus planifolius


Small tufted rush to 30 cm tall, sometimes stoloniferous. Small flat softly hairy grass-like leaves at the base of the plant.


Details
Flora Type
Sedges, rushes
Biology

Annual. Also NZ, Hawaii, southern South America. Introduced in Ireland.

Native Status
Native
Flowering Time

Sep-Feb

Taxonomy
Phylum
Tracheophyta (Vascular Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Flowering Plants)
Order
Poales
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Juncus
Species
planifolius

The seed of some Juncus species was possibly eaten as a food source by Aboriginal people, and the stems were used as fibre for string and basket-making, by Aboriginal people.


Interesting Facts
Similar Species

Very variable in form and flower, and similar to Luzula species. It is also similar to J. caespiticius.

Native Status
Native