Branching rush (Juncus prismatocarpus)

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

Juncus prismatocarpus, the branching rush, is a tufted, perennial species of flowering plant in the rush family, Juncaceae. Found in moist situations, often on sandy ground. Grass-like leaves are 10 to 40 cm long, 1.3 to 3.0 mm in diameter. It grows in many parts of Australia, New Zealand and south east Asia. The specific epithet is derived from Latin, meaning prism-shaped fruit.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Branching 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 holoschoenus
Juncus acuminatus
Juncus polycephalus
Juncus validus
Juncus exsertus
Juncus nodosus

Classification

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

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