Juncus subulatus Forsk.

Spice Detail In the field Rhizome

Family: JUNCACEAE

Genus: Juncus

Catalan common name: Jonc.

Spanish common name: Junco.

Province distribution: Alacant. Balearic Islands. Barcelona. Castelló. Girona. Tarragona. València.

Distribution in the islands: Mallorca. Menorca. Ibiza.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Mediterranean

IUCN Category: LCLeast concern

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Geophyte.

Habitats: Litoral marshes and riparian. Salty soils and marshes.

Characteristics: A rush that forms rhizomes that create lawns that eradiate in a line from the mother plant. It is characterized by its clear to light green colour. The leaves, emerging on top of the stem are cylindrical and fistulous, but not articulated. The inflorescence has its branches directed upwards, and they are fairly elongate. Lives in areas with ponded, still waters, usually saline. Flowers from May to June.