Skye Flora

Compact Rush


Juncus subuliflorus

Other name: J conglomeratus

Juncus subuliflorus

Photo © Carl Farmer
20 Aug 2002 Penifiler

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.

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Photo © Carl Farmer
20 Aug 2002 Penifiler


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