Citation: Buchen., Krit. Verzeichn. Juncac. 38 (1880).

Synonymy: Not Applicable

Common name: Hoary rush.

Description:
Perennial; distinctly scabridulous especially on the upper part of the stems, panicle branches and outside of the perianth; stems arising from a rhizome, usually 20-60 cm high and 0.5-2.3 mm diam., with a continuous pith; stem striations 13-28; leaf-blades 0; leaf-sheaths usually pale.

Inflorescence a lateral loose panicle; flowers usually evenly spaced along the panicle branches, pale-coloured; perianth 3-4.5 mm long; stamens 3-6 (usually 6).

Capsule shorter than or equalling the perianth.

Distribution:  Grows in seasonally wet places in climatically rather dry regions. S.Aust.: FR, EP, NL, YP, SL, SE.   W.Aust.; N.S.W.; Vic. Conservation status: native Flowering time: Oct. — March.

SA Distribution Map based on current data relating to specimens held in the State Herbarium of South Australia

Biology: This species has been confused with J. subsecundus but is readily distinguishable by its finely scabrous parts and continuous pith.

Author: Not yet available