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Wahlenberg's wood-rush

Luzula wahlenbergii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 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 wahlenbergii (Wahlenberg's wood-rush)

Names in Other Languages

French luzule de Wahlenberg

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

Native Range — 4 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 🐾
northern wood rush
Luzula confusa
LC 🐾
arctic woodrush
Luzula nivalis
EN
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Wahlenberg's wood-rush
Luzula wahlenbergii
LC
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curved wood-rush
Luzula arcuata
LC
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