Australian rush

Juncus usitatus, the common rush, is a species of flowering plant in the rush family, Juncaceae. A graceful, clumping plant growing from 40 cm to 1.1 metres high. Indigenous to and commonly found in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and eastern Australia in disturbed sites by stream banks and other moist habitats. The specific epithet is derived from Latin, meaning "common or usual".

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Australian 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 pauciflorus
• Juncus continuus
• Juncus gregiflorus
• Juncus edgariae
• Juncus sarophorus
• Juncus subsecundus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Order

Poales

Family

Juncaceae

Genus

Juncus

Species

Juncus usitatus

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