This rush is often found in coastal marshy regions where it will be regularly washed by the tide. It isn't a very tall species and can be hidden in the saltmarsh amongst taller plants like Juncus maritimus (Sea rush).

Although mostly a coastal plant it is found inland in one or two places particularly in the Hebrides. It is found on virtually all coastal stretches of the British Isles and Ireland.

LHS: Birkdale Dunes, Southport, Lancs, 27th June 2007 RHS: Lindisfarne, 15th July 2006

Added on November 4th 2005, updated 11th February 2010, updated 13th April 2010