Luzula elegans
Also known as: Ebingeria elegans (Lowe) Chrtek & Krísa +3 more
- Ebingeria elegans (Lowe) Chrtek & Krísa
- Juncoides purpurea (Link ex E.Mey.) Kuntze
- Luzula berthelotii Nees ex Kunth
- Luzula purpurea Link ex E.Mey.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Luzula elegans
Originating in Africa, Luzula elegans is a rush belonging to the Juncaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Canary Is., Madeira
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Portugal