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great woodrush

Luzula sylvatica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (bitki)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Juncaceae
Genus
Luzula
Species
Luzula sylvatica (great woodrush)

Names in Other Languages

French luzule des bois
German Waldhainsimse

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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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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Millet Woodrush
Luzula parviflora
Least Concern
View all species in Luzula →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of great woodrush?
The scientific name of great woodrush is Luzula sylvatica. It belongs to the genus Luzula.
What is the conservation status of great woodrush?
great woodrush (Luzula sylvatica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does great woodrush live?
great woodrush is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does great woodrush belong to?
great woodrush (Luzula sylvatica) belongs to the genus Luzula, which is part of the taxonomic family Juncaceae.
Is great woodrush endangered?
No, great woodrush (Luzula sylvatica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does great woodrush belong to?
great woodrush (Luzula sylvatica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (bitki).
What are the closest relatives of great woodrush?
The closest relatives of great woodrush in the genus Luzula include arctic woodrush, Common Wood-Rush, Forest Wood-Rush, Greenland woodrush, Hairy Wood-Rush.

Native Range — 4 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
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great woodrush
Luzula sylvatica
LC
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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
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Eurasian Woodrush
Luzula pallescens
LC
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