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Heath woodrush

Luzula congesta

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Kopfige Hainsimse

Similar Species in Luzula

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arctic woodrush
Luzula nivalis
Endangered
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Common Woodrush
Luzula campestris
Least Concern
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Common Wood-Rush
Luzula multiflora
Least Concern
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curved wood-rush
Luzula arcuata
Least Concern
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Eurasian Woodrush
Luzula pallescens
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Heath woodrush?
The scientific name of Heath woodrush is Luzula congesta. It belongs to the genus Luzula.
What is the conservation status of Heath woodrush?
Heath woodrush (Luzula congesta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Heath woodrush live?
Heath woodrush is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United States.
What family does Heath woodrush belong to?
Heath woodrush (Luzula congesta) belongs to the genus Luzula, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
Is Heath woodrush endangered?
No, Heath woodrush (Luzula congesta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Heath woodrush belong to?
Heath woodrush (Luzula congesta) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Heath woodrush?
The closest relatives of Heath woodrush in the genus Luzula include arctic woodrush, Common Woodrush, Common Wood-Rush, curved wood-rush, Eurasian Woodrush.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Luzula — 16 Species

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