Capitate Rush - introduced (*Juncus capitatus)

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Family: Juncaceae (Rush family).

Native to to Europe and Asia.

Occurrence: Commn It is widespread in grasslands and mud flats. Introduced.

Identification:

Occasional plants may grow to 10cm or more.

It is an environmental weed.

capitatus: forming a head.

Photos 1: Capitate Rush. Mt Moorul, Maldon. 2,3: Dried specimens. Castlemaine.
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Capitate Rush. Castlemaine.