Glossary Item
Plant fibres - Rush : rush
Effective 14 July 2015 to 4 March 2017Preferred Term: Rush
Other Terms:
- rush
Definition:
Rushes are grass-like plants in the genera Juncus, they have pithy hollow stems and grow in marshes. Rushes are usually woven into mats, baskets and decorations. Many rushes are weeds. Imported products must be free of spikes/seed heads which may contain viable seeds.