Juncus balticus

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 75 cm. 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.