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Rostkovia tristanensis

Rostkovia tristanensis is a small rush (family Juncaceae) found only on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the remote South Atlantic. It grows in wet heath and is seldom seen in flower, so it is mainly of interest to botanists rather than gardeners.

Family
Juncaceae (Junc family)
Light
Full sun
Water
Keep the soil consistently wet, as it grows in wet heath conditions.
Soil
Wet, acidic, peaty or organic soil.
Temperature
Cool, oceanic climate; tolerates cold, windy, wet conditions similar to Tristan da Cunha.
How easy
Hard

About

Rostkovia tristanensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Juncaceae, the rushes. It is endemic to Tristan da Cunha, where it occurs only on the main island and Gough Island. It grows in heath habitat with Empetrum. It is not uncommon on Gough Island, but it is rarely seen in flower.

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