Latin name: Juncus acutus L. ssp. leopoldii (Parl.) Snog. Pronunciation: JUN-kus ak-YOO-tus lee-oh-POLD-ee-eye Common name: Spiny rush Family: Juncaceae (Rush) Habitat: Moist saline places, coastal salt marsh, alkali seeps and alkali sink in Colorado Desert Fruiting period: June to August Name derivations: 1) Juncus 2) acutus 3) leopoldii |
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