Juncaceae

10 species

Rush family of grass-like herbaceous plants inhabiting wet areas; used for basketry and thatching.

Juncus acutus
Sharp rush
Edible: Buds, Rhizome, Root, Seeds - tea, Shoots
Juncus balticus
Baltic Rush
Edible: Seed
Juncus effusus
Soft Rush, Common rush, Lamp rush, Pacific rush
Edible: Leaves, Shoots
Juncus kraussii
Edible: Stems, Root
Juncus maritimus
Juncus microcephalus
Edible: Roots, Tubers, Vegetable
Juncus procerus
Edible: Seeds
Juncus rigidus
Edible: Shoots, Vegetable
Luzula capitata - (Miq.)Nakai.
Edible: Seed
Prionium serratum
Palmite rush
Edible: Shoots, Bud, Rhizomes, Root, Flowers, Stems