Dudley's Rush

Juncus dudleyi

Physical Characteristics

Juncus dudleyi is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

Central and southern N. America. Naturalized in a few sites in northern Britain[17].

Habitats

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

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]..