Skye Flora

Compact Rush


Juncus conglomeratus

Older name: J subuliflorus

Juncus conglomeratus

Photo © Carl Farmer
20 Aug 2002 Penifiler, Isle of Skye

Common in wet grassland and moorland, in similar habitats to Soft Rush

Flowerhead diameter c 8-10 mm, more in occasional lax-flowered specimens

Skye ID: Similar to Soft Rush, but stems clearly ridged (ridges can be felt with fingers).  No other Skye rush is like these two.

Other features: Shorter than Soft Rush, flowerheads usually more compact.

 

Juncus conglomeratus

Photo © Carl Farmer
20 Aug 2002 Penifiler, Isle of Skye


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