Austral rush (Juncus australis)

Austral rush, a reference photo — Photo: John Tann from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Juncus australis is a species of rush known by the common names austral rush, leafless rush and wīwī. The species is native to south-eastern Australia and New Zealand, where it can be found around bodies of water.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Austral rush being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Juncus edgariae
Juncus gregiflorus
Juncus amabilis
Juncus sarophorus
Juncus procerus
Juncus distegus

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Poales
Family: Juncaceae
Genus: Juncus
Species: Juncus australis

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