Juncus usitatus (JUNCACEAE) Common Rush, Tussock Rush

Perennial, densely tufted rush, very common on stream banks and other moist places. Occurs naturally throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Juncus means basket binder, usitatus means ordinary. It is an important locally native plant right on the waters edge, where lots of weeds can take hold. A good species for stabilisation of banks of waterways

This Juncus can get away from you in the garden, self-sowing readily in times with steady rainfall. It tends to die back or die out in drier conditions.

Provides cover and food for animals, such as frogs and nesting sites for birds. Yabbys eat the tender, young stems.