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woodrush sedge

Scientific Name: Carex luzulina var. luzulina

Family: Cyperaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Woodrush Sedge (Carex luzulina)

Carex luzulina, commonly known as woodrush sedge, is a species belonging to the sedge family.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions several other plants with names including "woodrush," "rush," and "sedge," which might be confused with Carex luzulina. It's important to correctly identify the plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Carex luzulina Olney
  • Common Name: Woodrush Sedge
  • Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge family)
  • Synonyms for Carex luzulina var. ablata: Carex ablata, Carex luzulina, Carex luzulina var. luzulina, Carex owyheensis
  • Subordinate Taxa: Carex luzulina Olney var. ablata (L.H. Bailey) F.J. Herm.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to western North America, ranging from British Columbia.
  • Found in damp woodland environments.

Morphological Characteristics

  • The terminal portion of the spikelets is male, while the lower portion is female.