| Genus | Juncus |
|---|---|
| Species | usitatus |
| Authority | L.A.S.Johnson |
Juncus usitatus, the common rush, is a species of flowering plant in the rush family, Juncaceae. A graceful, clumping plant growing from 40 cm to 1.1 metres high. Indigenous to and commonly found in Aotearoa (New Zealand)[1] and eastern Australia in disturbed sites by stream banks and other moist habitats. The specific epithet is derived from Latin, meaning "common or usual".[2][3]
References
- ^ "Juncus usitatus". Plant New Zealand Conservation Network. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ Les Robinson - Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney, ISBN 978-0-7318-1211-0 page 300
- ^ K. L. Wilson, L.A.S.Johnson & Bankoff. "Juncus usitatus". Plantnet - New South Wales Flora Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. Retrieved 12 November 2021.