Can anyone name this plant? : Grows on You

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Can anyone name this plant?

The first picture is the whole plant, the second shows the postion of the flowers on the stems and the third is a closer look at the flower.

Juncus effusus...one of the water loving reeds

3 Jul, 2012

Juncus effusus ...

3 Jul, 2012

Thanks folks!

I looked it up now that I have been directed in the right direction.

It would seem that it is actually Juncus glaucus!

Glaucus has straight stems ( as my plant does) effusus has spiral stems.

So now I am much the wiser on two counts!

Thanks again...Tg

3 Jul, 2012

Juncus effusus has straight stems, Juncus effusus 'spiralis' has the twisted ones.

3 Jul, 2012

Thanks Andy

I stand corrected!

I have had another look and indeed you are correct, 'glaucus' is a tall variety with straight stems.

Now I have learned three things!

3 Jul, 2012

Thanks for identifying this. i found some in a pot at my place of work and immediately loved them. Has rain made them think they are near water?

3 Jul, 2012

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