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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