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Sourthern woodrush

Luzula forsteri

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (planta)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Luzula
Species
Luzula forsteri (Sourthern woodrush)

Names in Other Languages

German Forsters Hainsimse

Similar Species in Luzula

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arctic woodrush
Luzula nivalis
Endangered
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Common Wood-Rush
Luzula multiflora
Least Concern
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Forest Wood-Rush
Luzula luzuloides
Near Threatened
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great woodrush
Luzula sylvatica
Least Concern
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Greenland woodrush
Luzula groenlandica
Not Evaluated
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Hairy Wood-Rush
Luzula pilosa
Least Concern
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Heath woodrush
Luzula congesta
Least Concern
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northern wood rush
Luzula confusa
Least Concern
View all species in Luzula →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sourthern woodrush?
The scientific name of Sourthern woodrush is Luzula forsteri. It belongs to the genus Luzula.
Where does Sourthern woodrush live?
Sourthern woodrush is found in Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States.
What family does Sourthern woodrush belong to?
Sourthern woodrush (Luzula forsteri) belongs to the genus Luzula, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
What kingdom does Sourthern woodrush belong to?
Sourthern woodrush (Luzula forsteri) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of Sourthern woodrush?
The closest relatives of Sourthern woodrush in the genus Luzula include arctic woodrush, Common Wood-Rush, Forest Wood-Rush, great woodrush, Greenland woodrush.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Luzula — 16 Species

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arctic woodrush
Luzula nivalis
EN 🐾
Common Wood-Rush
Luzula multiflora
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Forest Wood-Rush
Luzula luzuloides
NT 🐾
great woodrush
Luzula sylvatica
LC 🐾
Greenland woodrush
Luzula groenlandica
NE 🐾
Hairy Wood-Rush
Luzula pilosa
LC 🐾
Heath woodrush
Luzula congesta
LC 🐾
northern wood rush
Luzula confusa
LC 🐾
Millet Woodrush
Luzula parviflora
LC 🐾
snow-white wood-rush
Luzula nivea
NE
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Sourthern woodrush
Luzula forsteri
NE
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Spiked Wood-Rush
Luzula spicata
LC 🐾
Wahlenberg's wood-rush
Luzula wahlenbergii
LC 🐾
curved wood-rush
Luzula arcuata
LC 🐾
Common Woodrush
Luzula campestris
LC 🐾
Eurasian Woodrush
Luzula pallescens
LC
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