Latin name: Juncus balticus Willd. ssp. ater (Rydb.) Snogerup
Pronunciation: JUN-kus BALL-ti-kus AY-ter
Common name: Wire rush
Family: Juncaceae (Rush)
Habitat: Moist to rather dry plans, many plant communities to 6000', widespread in California except Tehachapis
Blooming period: July to November
Name derivations: 1) Juncus 2) balticus 3) ater
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