Latin name: Juncus bufonius L. var. occidentalis F.J. Herm.
Pronunciation: JUN-kus boo-FO-nee-us ok-si-den-TAY-lis
Common name: Western toad rush
Family: Juncaceae (Rush)
Habitat: Dry pools, streamsides, to 9000' throughout California
Fruiting period: April to June
Name derivations: 1) Juncus 2) bufonius 3) occidentalis
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