Wiry Rush - native (Juncus homalocaulis)

Family: Juncaceae (Rush family).

Occurrence: Scattered.

Identification:

• the leaves are solid and rise from near the base
• the culms are erect
• the outer sepals taper to a point and are longer than the inner petals, giving this rush a distinctive spiky appearance
• it usually has only one or two flower clusters
• it grows to 30cm or less.

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