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Pacific Rush

Juncus effusus

bunches of soft rush growing in standing water

Photo Credit: Richard Gardner, Bugwood.org

whole soft rush plant

Photo Credit: Joseph M. DiTomaso, University of California - Davis, Bugwood.org

inflorescence of soft rush

Photo Credit: Richard Gardner, Bugwood.org

Plant Description

Plant Details

Life Forms	Grass or Grass-like
Habitats	Riparian Areas
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist Wet
Special Uses	Attracts birds Attracts pollinators and/or other beneficial insects Erosion Control Evergreen Forage/Grazing Perennial Seasonal Interest: Winter interest Tolerates seasonal wet
Shade Preference	Full shade Full sun Part shade
Mature Height	4'

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