Difference between revisions of "Rush"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
[[File:72.4738-CR3664-d1.jpg|thumb|Egyptian rush backet<br>MFA# 72.4738]] | [[File:72.4738-CR3664-d1.jpg|thumb|Egyptian rush backet<br>MFA# 72.4738]] | ||
| − | A grassy plant of the genus ''Juncus'' that are found in temperate regions and particularly in moist or shady locations. The cylindrical, unjointed rush stems (or culms) tend to grow straight and to be tufted in habit | + | A grassy plant of the genus ''Juncus'' that are found in temperate regions and particularly in moist or shady locations. The cylindrical, unjointed rush stems (or culms) tend to grow straight and to be tufted in habit. They are hollow or pithy and always round in cross section. Rush stems have been used since early times to make baskets, mats and chair seats. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 09:14, 28 June 2022
Description
A grassy plant of the genus Juncus that are found in temperate regions and particularly in moist or shady locations. The cylindrical, unjointed rush stems (or culms) tend to grow straight and to be tufted in habit. They are hollow or pithy and always round in cross section. Rush stems have been used since early times to make baskets, mats and chair seats.
Synonyms and Related Terms
junco (Esp.)
Resources and Citations
- Britannica.com Rush