Juncus sarophorus

Broom Rush at O'Malley, ACT

Juncus sarophorus at O'Malley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023
Juncus sarophorus at O'Malley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023
Juncus sarophorus at O'Malley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023
Juncus sarophorus at O'Malley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023
Juncus sarophorus at O'Malley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023
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Identification history

Juncus sarophorus 22 Apr 2023 Tapirlord
Juncus sp. 21 Apr 2023 CarbonAI
Juncus sarophorus 21 Apr 2023 Tapirlord

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Quite uncommon, growing in large tussocks on the edge of large pools.. Pith largely interrupted

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Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at O'Malley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Tapirlord
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Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at O'Malley, ACT - 24 Oct 2022 by Mike
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Salvia verbenaca var. verbenaca (Wild Sage) at O'Malley, ACT - 10 Oct 2022 by Mike
Mentha x piperita (Peppermint) at O'Malley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by Mike
Eucalyptus bridgesiana (Apple Box) at O'Malley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by Tapirlord
Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides (A Pennywort) at O'Malley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by Tapirlord
Orthetrum caledonicum (Blue Skimmer) at O'Malley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by Tapirlord
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Arthropodium fimbriatum (Nodding Chocolate Lily) at O'Malley, ACT - 4 Dec 2021 by Mike
Orobanche minor (Broomrape) at O'Malley, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by Mike
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at O'Malley, ACT - 9 Nov 2020 by Mike
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at O'Malley, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by Mike
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at O'Malley, ACT - 1 Apr 2020 by Mike
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at O'Malley, ACT - 7 Mar 2020 by Mike
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at O'Malley, ACT - 1 May 2019 by Mike
Agaricus sp. (Agaricus) at O'Malley, ACT - 20 Apr 2019 by Mike
Plantago sp. (Plantain) at O'Malley, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by Mike
Truncospora ochroleuca at O'Malley, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by Mike
Rumex crispus (Curled Dock) at O'Malley, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by Mike
Hackelia suaveolens (Sweet Hounds Tongue) at O'Malley, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by Mike
Tragopogon dubius (Goatsbeard) at O'Malley, ACT - 7 Jan 2019 by Mike
Rumex crispus (Curled Dock) at O'Malley, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by Mike
Rumex conglomeratus (Clustered Dock) at O'Malley, ACT - 2 Dec 2018 by Mike
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (Watercress) at O'Malley, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by Mike
Ranunculus papulentus (Large River Buttercup) at O'Malley, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by Mike
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at O'Malley, ACT - 22 Oct 2018 by JohnBundock
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2018 by Mike
Oiketicus sp. (genus) (A case moth) at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2018 by Mike
Clynotis severus (Stern Jumping Spider) at O'Malley, ACT - 12 Oct 2018 by MichaelMulvaney
Lemna disperma (Common Duck-weed) at O'Malley, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by Mike
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at O'Malley, ACT - 22 May 2017 by JohnBundock
Typha sp. (Cumbungi) at O'Malley, ACT - 13 Mar 2017 by Mike
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at O'Malley, ACT - 6 Sep 2016 by Mike
Calotis lappulacea (Yellow Burr Daisy) at O'Malley, ACT - 6 Mar 2016 by Mike
Limnodynastes peronii (Brown-striped Frog) at O'Malley, ACT - 6 Mar 2016 by Mike
Centaurea calcitrapa (Star Thistle) at O'Malley, ACT - 5 Mar 2013 by Mike

Location information

Sighting information

  • 40 Abundance
  • 4 Apr 2023 05:57 PM Recorded on
  • Tapirlord Recorded by

Additional information

  • 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height

Species information

  • Juncus sarophorus Scientific name
  • Broom Rush Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1346.04m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower

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