Juncus effusus
Soft Rush
Juncus effusus, Soft Rush. A bright green rush found in boggy places, particularly on moorland. Forms dense clumps. Flowers in early summer. The name 'Soft Rush' refers to the flexibility of its stems compared with the similar Hard Rush, Juncus inflexus.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Juncus effusus, Soft Rush. Flower. Collected from Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. June.
Slide 2: Juncus effusus, Soft Rush growing in boggy ground. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. June.
Slide 3: Juncus effusus, Soft Rush growing in boggy ground. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. June.
Slide 4: Juncus effusus, Soft Rush flowers. Cobscar Rake, Redmire Moor. June.
Slide 5: Juncus inflexus, Hard Rush (left) with Juncus effusus, Soft Rush (right). Galeclose Beck, Hargill, Redmire. June.