Wildflower of the valley
Himalayan Rush
Juncus himalensis
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Small
- Family
- Juncaceae (Rush family)
- Type
- Herb
- Height
- small
- Flower colour
- yellow,green
- Flowering
- May to June
About Himalayan Rush
Juncus himalensis is a perennial herb up to 70 cm height with short rhizomes. Stems are terete and leaves are cylindrical and hollow. Flowers are two or few in dark brown, shiny clusters. The specific name himalensis refers to plant's habitat in Himalayan region.
Where to find it
- In the middle of the valley
- In the deeper parts of the valley
Habitat
In marshy areas and stream banks, among rocks.
What the name means
Juncus: Latin, from jungere ("to join"); himalensis means "of the Himalaya".
Don't confuse it with
J. thomsonii (sno 127) is finer and more slender.
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