This tufted rush is to be found, like Juncus effusus (Soft Rush), all over the British Isles. It isn't obvious from this photo but the stems are more greyish green than J. effusus and are prominently ridged.

Waste ground Ellesmere Port 18th May 2005

Added on November 4th 2005, updated 14th February 2010, updated 13th April 2010