| Common Name: | Broad-leaf Rush |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Juncaceae |
| Size: | 2-50cm x 10-30cm |
| Description: | Tufted annual or shortly-lived perennial rush. Erect bright green leafless stems, longer than the leaves. |
| Leaves: | Leaves basal, flat to slightly channelled to 40cm x 1-11mm, arching, tip pointed; sheaths reddish and wider than leaves. |
| Flowering: | Erect branched flowerhead with 1-50 terminal clusters of up to 50 flowers; 3 stamens. Main bract leaf like, shorter than flowerhead. Capsules reddish-brown, as long as flowers. |
| Flower Colour: | Brown |
| Flowering Time: | September to February. |
| Growing Conditions: | Moist to wet soils and shallow water in ditches, pasture, swamps and watercourses. Full sun, semi shade. |
| Garden Use: | An interesting little rush for moist areas and edges of water features.. |
| Related Species: | |
| Plant Communities: | 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 22, 30, 38 |
| Conservation Status: | Locally common within its preferred growing conditions |
| Aboriginal Use: | |
| Commercially available: | Indigenous nursery |
| Bird Attracting: | Seeds |
| Butterfly Attracting: | No |
| Frog Habitat: | Yes |
| Photographer: | Marilyn Gray © |