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Luzula sylvatica

Great Wood Rush, Great Woodrush
Also known as: Juncoides sylvatica (Huds.) Kuntze +1 more
  • Juncoides sylvatica (Huds.) Kuntze
  • Luzula maxima Willd.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Juncaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Luzula sylvatica (commonly known as Great Wood-rush) is a rush within the Juncaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Rush
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Ukraine, 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)
Sweden
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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