Juncus articulatus
Jointed rush
Also known as:
Jointleaf rush
Family: Juncaceae
Origin: Eurasia, North Africa, North America
Regional Pest Management Plan (RPMP) status
- Not a legally declared pest
General description
Perennial herb < 80 cm tall. Stems are either erect and formed from a short rhizome, or round, prostrate and root at the nodes. Flowers are green-brown and borne in branched inflorescences. Seed capsules are dark brown/black and glossy.
What you need to know
Although jointed rush is not a legally declared pest plant, it may still be invasive in some situations. Consider lower risk alternatives for your garden, such as native plants.
Habitats
Wet habitats, riparian margins, wetlands, drains, pasture.
Dispersal
Seeds dispersed by animals and soil movement. Vegetative spread from rhizomes. Human-mediated dispersal through movement of contaminated soil.
Impact on environment
Can form dense infestations and displace native species.
Control
Site Management
Follow up treated areas 3 times per year. Encourage natural regeneration of native plants or replant treated areas where possible after 2-3 treatments to establish dense ground cover and minimise reinvasion.
Recommended approaches
Physical control
Method: Dig out.
Plant parts requiring disposal: All parts.
Disposal options: Remove to greenwaste or landfill.
Biocontrol
Biocontrol is currently not available for this species.
Community agrichemical control recommendations
No qualifications: Foliar spray with 100ml glyphosate green per 10L of water.
Certified Handler/Experienced agrichemical user: Foliar spray with 100ml glyphosate green per 10L of water and 20ml penetrant.
Caution: When using any herbicide or pesticide please read the label thoroughly to ensure that all instructions and safety requirements are followed.
