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northern wood rush

Luzula confusa

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Süßgrasartige)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Luzula
Species
Luzula confusa (northern wood rush)

Names in Other Languages

French luzule trompeuse

Similar Species in Luzula

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Ährige Hainsimse
Luzula spicata
Least Concern
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Behaarte Hainsimse
Luzula pilosa
Least Concern
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Bleiche Hainsimse
Luzula pallescens
Least Concern
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Forsters Hainsimse
Luzula forsteri
Not Evaluated
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Gemeine Hainsimse
Luzula campestris
Least Concern
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Kopfige Hainsimse
Luzula congesta
Least Concern
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Schneeweiße Hainsimse
Luzula nivea
Not Evaluated
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Vielblütige Hainsimse
Luzula multiflora
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of northern wood rush?
The scientific name of northern wood rush is Luzula confusa. It belongs to the genus Luzula.
What is the conservation status of northern wood rush?
northern wood rush (Luzula confusa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does northern wood rush live?
northern wood rush is found in Distributed across Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does northern wood rush belong to?
northern wood rush (Luzula confusa) belongs to the genus Luzula, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
Is northern wood rush endangered?
No, northern wood rush (Luzula confusa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does northern wood rush belong to?
northern wood rush (Luzula confusa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of northern wood rush?
The closest relatives of northern wood rush in the genus Luzula include Ährige Hainsimse, Behaarte Hainsimse, Bleiche Hainsimse, Forsters Hainsimse, Gemeine Hainsimse.

Native Range — 5 Countries

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Genus Luzula — 16 Species

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Ährige Hainsimse
Luzula spicata
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Behaarte Hainsimse
Luzula pilosa
LC 🐾
Bleiche Hainsimse
Luzula pallescens
LC 🐾
Forsters Hainsimse
Luzula forsteri
NE 🐾
Gemeine Hainsimse
Luzula campestris
LC 🐾
Kopfige Hainsimse
Luzula congesta
LC 🐾
Schneeweiße Hainsimse
Luzula nivea
NE 🐾
Vielblütige Hainsimse
Luzula multiflora
LC 🐾
Waldhainsimse
Luzula sylvatica
LC 🐾
Weissliche Hainsimse
Luzula luzuloides
NT 🐾
Millet Woodrush
Luzula parviflora
LC 🐾
Greenland woodrush
Luzula groenlandica
NE
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northern wood rush
Luzula confusa
LC
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arctic woodrush
Luzula nivalis
EN 🐾
Wahlenberg's wood-rush
Luzula wahlenbergii
LC 🐾
curved wood-rush
Luzula arcuata
LC
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