Common rush

Juncus conglomeratus

Physical Characteristics

Juncus conglomeratus is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.5 m (5ft). It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil and can grow in water.

Distribution

Europe, including Britain, from Norway south and east to N. Africa and W. Asia

Habitats

Woodland Garden Pond; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, there is a report that one member of this genus is possibly toxic to mammals[76]..