Many thanks Garg ji. I checked on the internet about the scope of these species.
Following was the response: ~~~~~~ Since it was a roadside damp patch and the flowers sprouted from the side, you likely saw *Juncus effusus* (Common/Soft Rush). In the Nilgiris, this species often colonises the *drainage ditches* and seepages along roads where water accumulates. The "side-flowering" look is actually an optical illusion: the stem technically ends at the flower cluster, but a single, sharp *bract* continues upward, looking exactly like a continuation of the stem. Another (though less likely) possibility for that specific "side-sprouting" look in the Nilgiris is *Juncus inflexus* (Hard Rush). You can tell them apart by the stem texture: - *Juncus effusus*: Smooth, bright green stems. - *Juncus inflexus*: Ridged/striated, grey-green (glaucous) stems. Given your "bouquet" description and the 2-foot height, *Juncus effusus* is the most frequent roadside resident in that area. ~~~~ If the stems look *smooth* in your photo, that clinches the identification as *Juncus effusus* (Common or Soft Rush). The "side-sprouting" flowers you saw are its most famous identifying feature. While it looks like the flowers are popping out of the side of the stem, the part of the plant above the flower is actually a *bract* (a modified leaf) that mimics the stem perfectly to protect the developing seeds. ~~~~~~~ Garg ji, for now, I am labelling my posted plant as *Juncus effusus* L. Many thanks. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 4:25 PM J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > Out of the 6 species mentioned in FoIP, the following three are shown > distribution at higher elevations as per IFO (with corresponding links from > POWO): > *Juncus effusus* L.: > https://indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in/herbsheet.php?id=6702&cat=13 > https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:442917-1 > > *Juncus inflexus* L.: > https://indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in/herbsheet.php?id=6705&cat=13 > https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:443065-1 > POWO specimen > <https://images.data.kew.org/image/viewer?imageId=3ff6266d-dcab-47f6-96f8-2e67f70a9a5e&_gl=1*1gs2vuv*_ga*NDMwMDA4MDA0LjE3NjcxNzY4OTE.*_ga_ZVV2HHW7P6*czE3NzM5MTQ5MjckbzEzNSRnMSR0MTc3MzkxNzAzMiRqNTkkbDAkaDA.> > > *Juncus prismatocarpus *subsp. *leschenaultii* (J.Gay ex Laharpe) > Kirschner > https://indiaflora-ces.iisc.ac.in/herbsheet.php?id=6706&cat=13 > https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20008350-1 > > *Juncus effusus* L. and *Juncus inflexus* L. both appear close. > > > > On Mon, 9 Mar 2026 at 14:54, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I think there are only a few species reported in FoPI at higher elevation. >> You may also check these. >> >> >> On Mon, 9 Mar 2026 at 14:53, J.M. Garg <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Forwarding again for Id assistance please. >>> >>> Some earlier relevant feedback: >>> *Juncus effusus* L. ?? >>> Thank you. >>> >>> Saroj Kasaju >>> Many thanks Saroj ji. >>> Since I am not good with this family, let us wait for others to comment. >>> Regards. >>> >>> Dinesh >>> >>> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >>> From: Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> >>> Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026 at 10:26 >>> Subject: [efloraofindia:486557] Re: FOR ID :: Sedge :: The Nilgiris :: >>> Jan 28, 2026 · 3:18 PM IST >>> To: efloraofindia <[email protected]> >>> >>> >>> For some reason, I was not able to see this post in our group; therefore >>> resending. >>> Regards. >>> Dinesh >>> >>> On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 12:29 AM Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> >>>> *FOR ID ::* >>>> Sedge >>>> The Nilgiris :: Jan 28, 2026 · 3:18 PM IST >>>> Kodapamund, about 2446 m asl >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> [image: sedge] <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/338907120> >>>> [image: sedge] <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/338907120> >>>> [image: sedge] <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/338907120> >>>> [image: sedge] <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/338907120> >>>> [image: sedge] <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/338907120> >>>> [image: sedge] <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/338907120> >>>> [image: sedge] <https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/338907120> >>>> Regards. >>>> Dinesh >>>> >>>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>> an email to [email protected]. >>> To view this discussion, visit >>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC1sCTyZzNWxhwTK7QWXGkgLs-Z5ADM%2BDXbFUU%3D749JzOw%40mail.gmail.com >>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/indiantreepix/CABSQqC1sCTyZzNWxhwTK7QWXGkgLs-Z5ADM%2BDXbFUU%3D749JzOw%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>> . >>> >>> >>> -- >>> With regards, >>> J.M.Garg, >>> https://efloraofindia.com/ >>> >> >> >> -- >> With regards, >> J.M.Garg, >> https://efloraofindia.com/ >> > > > -- > With regards, > J.M.Garg, > https://efloraofindia.com/ > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "eFloraofIndia" group. 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