[Wikipedia] Range, Habitat: Juncus orthophyllus is a species of rush known by the common name straightleaf rush native to western North America from British Columbia to California and Nevada, where it grows in moist spots in mountain habitat, such as meadows. (link added by Mary Ann Machi)
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