| Common Name: | Tall Rush |
| Synonym: | |
| Family: | Juncaceae |
| Size: | 1-2.5m x 0.6-1.5m |
| Description: | Dense, robust tufted perennial rush spreading from underground stems. Erect dull to light green stems to 10mm diam. with crowded ridges. Pith almost hollow, large air spaces, stems split easily. |
| Leaves: | Leaves reduced to broad, loose pale brown basal sheathes to 40cm. |
| Flowering: | Compact flowerhead of single, scattered or clustered flowers; 3 stamens. Main bract continues above flowers for 30cm. Capsules reddish-brown, flattened top, as long or longer than flowers. |
| Flower Colour: | Straw-coloured |
| Flowering Time: | October to December |
| Growing Conditions: | Semi-aquatic, in wet soil on margins of water areas or poorly drained soils within riparian forests. Semi shade to dappled shade. |
| Garden Use: | Plant in or beside water areas. Useful for filtering water. |
| Related Species: | |
| Plant Communities: | 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 22, 30, 33, 34, 38, 39 |
| 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 © |