Juncus balticus is a species of rush known by the common name Baltic rush. It is a perennial flowering plant in the family Juncaceae. It can reach a height of about . It is native to north-western Europe from Spain to northern European Russia, most of North America except the south-eastern United States, parts of Mexico and Central America, and western and southern South America from Colombia to Argentina. It is available from specialist nurseries for landscaping and soil stabilization purposes.
Subspecies , Plants of the World Online accepted seven subspecies: Juncus balticus subsp. andicola (Hook.) Snogerup Juncus balticus subsp. ater (Rydb.) Snogerup Juncus balticus subsp. balticus Juncus balticus subsp. cantabricus (T.E.Díaz, Fern.-Carv. & Fern.Prieto) Snogerup Juncus balticus subsp. littoralis (Engelm.) Snogerup Juncus balticus subsp. mexicanus (Willd. ex Schult. & Schult.f.) Snogerup (syn. Juncus mexicanus) Juncus balticus subsp. pyrenaeus (Timb.-Lagr. & Jeanb.) P.Fourn.
See also Crown of thorns
References
Bibliography
C.Michael Hogan, ed. 2010. Juncus balticus. Encyclopedia of Life.