Scientific Name: Juncus astreptus Endemic Having a natural distribution confined to a particular geographic region

Common Name: rigid rush

Family Classification (Clade): Monocots

Family: Juncaceae

Form Description: Rhizomatous perennial forming tight clumps.

Height (m): 0.6 – 1

Flowers: Small clusters, brownish-green.

Fruit: Papery capsule

Municipality
Break O’DayBrightonBurnieCentral CoastCentral HighlandsCircular HeadDerwent ValleyDevonportDorsetGlamorgan-Spring BayHobartHuon ValleyKentishKingboroughLauncestonMeander ValleyNorthern MidlandsSorellSouthern MidlandsWaratah-WynyardWest Coast
Plant Communities
Sedgeland and Wetland
Habitat Notes

Common in damp pastures and disturbed places.

Site Tolerance

Moist, Waterlogged

Soil Tolerance

Fertile, Loam, Poorly-drained, Sandy, Well-drained

Frost Tolerance

Moderate

Propagation Calendar

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Propagation Method

Seed Information