Wildflower of the valley
Thomson's Rush
Juncus thomsonii
- How easy to find
- Rare — you will see it only in some places
- Flower size
- Small
- Family
- Juncaceae (Rush family)
- Type
- Herb herb
- Height
- small
- Flower colour
- white
- Flowering
- June to September
About Thomson's Rush
Juncus thomsonii is a small perennial herb herb which has tufted stem. Its height is 20 cm. Stems are hollow. Leaves are basal and thread like. Flowers are white and can be found in terminals or solitary. The specific name is on the honor of Thomas Thomson.
Where to find it
- In the deeper parts of the valley
- Around Hemkund Sahib
Habitat
Alpine bogs and meadows.
What the name means
Juncus is a classical Latin name derived from jungere ("to join"), as rushes were used to weave and tie things; thomsonii honours Dr Thomas Thomson, superintendent of Calcutta Botanic Garden.
Don't confuse it with
Juncus himalensis (sno 128) is stouter and taller; J. thomsonii is more slender.
