Latin name: Juncus orthophyllus Coville Pronunciation: JUN-kus or-tho-FIL-us Common name: Straightleaf rush Family: Juncaceae (Rush) Habitat: Wet meadows and streambanks in forested areas to 10,500', Transverse and Peninsular Ranges Fruiting period: August to October Name derivations: 1) Juncus 2) orthophyllus |