Broom Rush (Juncus sarophorus)

Broom Rush is a riparian plant that prefers wet growing conditions along river margins and banks. Growing up to one metre in height, broom rush has green/blue stems and displays a pale brown to white flower from November to March. The seed of some Juncus species is a food source used by Aboriginal people, and the stems were used as fibre for string and basket-making. Native to Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia, Broom Rush provides excellent habitat for small animals such as birds and frogs.

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