Dudley's Rush (Juncus dudleyi)

Family: Juncaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Juncus dudleyi is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Exposed or shaded sites in sandy to clayey soils, usually moist areas such as along stream banks, ditches, around springs. Marshy ground in Britain. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)