Rushes T hese are the true rushes with more than 20 wetland species in Florida. They first may be noticed as clumps of stems growing in crowded stands, 2-5 ft. tall. They grow in saline and freshwater wetlands throughout Florida.
Some species have no leaf blades, others have narrow blades.
Some have large spherical heads, others have clusters of spiky brown flowers. J uncus species are true rushes.