Saroj ji, many thanks to you too, for suggesting the ID. Regards. Dinesh On Thu, Mar 19, 2026 at 5:50 PM Dinesh Valke <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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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