This is one of the three commonest rushes which I see but identifying it early in its flowering period can lead to confusion with other rushes which are also compact in their early stages. The flowers and fruits stay compact in a tight bunch part way down the stem in C. conglomeratus.

J. conglomeratus is found throughout the British Isles and Ireland.

Southport Dunes 23rd July 2005

Added on August 19th 2005, updated 11th February 2010, updated 13th April 2010