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Spiked Wood-Rush

Luzula spicata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Poales (イネ目)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Luzula
Species
Luzula spicata (Spiked Wood-Rush)

Names in Other Languages

French luzule en épi
German Ährige 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 Spiked Wood-Rush?
The scientific name of Spiked Wood-Rush is Luzula spicata. It belongs to the genus Luzula.
What is the conservation status of Spiked Wood-Rush?
Spiked Wood-Rush (Luzula spicata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Spiked Wood-Rush live?
Spiked Wood-Rush is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Spiked Wood-Rush belong to?
Spiked Wood-Rush (Luzula spicata) belongs to the genus Luzula, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
Is Spiked Wood-Rush endangered?
No, Spiked Wood-Rush (Luzula spicata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spiked Wood-Rush belong to?
Spiked Wood-Rush (Luzula spicata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Spiked Wood-Rush?
The closest relatives of Spiked Wood-Rush in the genus Luzula include arctic woodrush, Common Wood-Rush, Forest Wood-Rush, great woodrush, Greenland woodrush.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Luzula — 16 Species

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arctic woodrush
Luzula nivalis
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Common Wood-Rush
Luzula multiflora
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Sourthern woodrush
Luzula forsteri
NE
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Spiked Wood-Rush
Luzula spicata
LC
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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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