Juncaceae is a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the rush family. It consists of 8 genera and about 464 known species of slow-growing, rhizomatous, herbaceous monocotyledonous plants that may superficially resemble grasses and sedges. They often grow on infertile soils in a wide range of moisture conditions. The best-known and largest genus is Juncus. Most of the Juncus species grow exclusively in wetland habitats. A few rushes, such as Juncus bufonius are annuals, but most are perennials.
Juncus effusus, with the common names common rush or soft rush, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant species in the rush family Juncaceae. In North America, the common name soft rush also refers to Juncus interior.
Juncus acutus, the spiny rush, sharp rush or sharp-pointed rush, is a flowering plant in the monocot family Juncaceae.
Catapodium rigidum (Ferngrass) is a species of annual grass in the family Poaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves and dry fruit. Individuals can grow to 20 cm tall.
Eleocharis ovata is a species of annual grass in the family Cyperaceae (sedges). They have a self-supporting growth form and have simple, broad leaves and green flowers. Individuals can grow to 1.5 feet.
Fumaria densiflora (Fumitory) is a species of annual herb in the family Papaveraceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 46 cm tall.
Hypericum australe is a species of plants in the family Hypericaceae. Individuals can grow to 24 cm tall.
Juncus sorrentinii is a species of plants in the family Juncaceae (rushes). They are listed as vulnerable by IUCN.
Lotus ornithopodioides is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 5 cm tall.
Melilotus italicus is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.39 m.
Polygala monspeliaca is a species of annual herb in the family Polygalaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple leaves. Individuals can grow to 5 cm.
Silene fruticosa is a species of perennial herb in the family Caryophyllaceae (Carpetweeds). They have a self-supporting growth form. Individuals can grow to 0.2 m.
Tamarix africana is a species of tree in the family Tamaricaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple leaves. Individuals can grow to 6.3 m.
Teucrium flavum is a species of shrub in the family Lamiaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.39 m.
Trifolium lappaceum is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves.
Trifolium scabrum is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 0.12 m.
Trifolium squarrosum is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves.
Trifolium suffocatum is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 4.2 cm.
Trifolium tomentosum is a species of annual herb in the family Fabaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and compound, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 8.9 cm.
Triglochin bulbosa is a species of perennial herb in the family Juncaginaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. They are associated with freshwater habitat.
