Green Rush (Juncus gregiflorus)

Green Rush (Juncus gregiflorus)

Green Rush has bright green stems with straw-coloured flowers present from November to March. Native to Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales, Green Rush prefers moist to wet soils in forests by watercourses, drains and around dams. It provides excellent habitat for small animals such as frogs and birds. Like many types of juncus, Green Rush is used in traditional Aboriginal string and basket making by diverse Aboriginal groups across the south-east of Australia.

Soure: Indigenous plant use; A booklet on the medicinal, nutritional and technological use of indigenous plants; By Zena Cumpston; Clean Air and Urban Landscapes (CAUL) Hub in Melbourne