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Forest Wood-Rush

Luzula luzuloides

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (14 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Species

Luzula luzuloides (Forest Wood-Rush)

Names in Other Languages

French luzule blanche

German Weissliche Hainsimse

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Forest Wood-Rush?

The scientific name of Forest Wood-Rush is Luzula luzuloides. It belongs to the genus Luzula.

What is the conservation status of Forest Wood-Rush?

Forest Wood-Rush (Luzula luzuloides) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Forest Wood-Rush live?

Forest Wood-Rush is found in Found across Europe (14 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania.

What family does Forest Wood-Rush belong to?

Forest Wood-Rush (Luzula luzuloides) belongs to the genus Luzula, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.

What kingdom does Forest Wood-Rush belong to?

Forest Wood-Rush (Luzula luzuloides) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Forest Wood-Rush?

The closest relatives of Forest Wood-Rush in the genus Luzula include arctic woodrush, Common Woodrush, Common Wood-Rush, curved wood-rush, Eurasian Woodrush.