Luzula nivea
Snow White Wood Rush
Also known as: Juncoides nivea (L.) Kuntze +9 more
- Juncoides nivea (L.) Kuntze
- Juncus niveus L.
- Juncus niveus Nathh.
- Luzula nivea subsp. angustata Asch. & Graebn.
- Luzula nivea var. angustata (Asch. & Graebn.) Rouy
- Luzula nivea var. livida Desv.
- Luzula nivea var. minuta Beyer
- Luzula nivea var. pallidiflora Schur
- Luzula nivea var. rubella Mert. & W.D.J.Koch
- Luzula nivea var. rubescens Favrat
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Juncaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Luzula nivea (commonly known as Snow-white Wood-rush) is a rush within the Juncaceae family. It originates in Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, Great Britain