Jointed rush facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jointed rush |
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Baumea
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articulata
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The Jointed Rush (scientific name: Baumea articulata) is a fascinating plant that looks a lot like tall grass. It's actually a type of sedge, which is a plant similar to grass, and it belongs to the Cyperaceae family. This plant is native to Western Australia.
The Jointed Rush is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years. It grows from underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes help the plant spread and grow new shoots. Typically, the Jointed Rush can grow quite tall, reaching heights of about 1 to 2.6 meters (around 3 to 8.5 feet).
About the Jointed Rush
This unique sedge produces pretty reddish-brown flowers. These flowers grow on hanging clusters called inflorescences. You can usually see the Jointed Rush blooming between September and December, which is spring and early summer in Australia.
Where it Grows
The Jointed Rush loves damp places! You can find it growing around swamps and along the edges of lakes. It prefers coastal areas in Western Australia, especially in regions like the Mid West, Wheatbelt, Peel, South West, Great Southern, and Goldfields-Esperance. It thrives in wet, dark, sandy soils.
