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Eurasian Woodrush

Luzula pallescens

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (อันดับหญ้า)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Luzula
Species
Luzula pallescens (Eurasian Woodrush)

Names in Other Languages

French luzule pâle
German Bleiche 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 7 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
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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 🐾
Sourthern woodrush
Luzula forsteri
NE 🐾
Spiked Wood-Rush
Luzula spicata
LC 🐾
Wahlenberg's wood-rush
Luzula wahlenbergii
LC 🐾
curved wood-rush
Luzula arcuata
LC 🐾
Common Woodrush
Luzula campestris
LC
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Eurasian Woodrush
Luzula pallescens
LC
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