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Luzula spicata
spiked woodrush
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to the Rocky Mountains, east across northern Canada to northeastern North America; also in Eurasia.
Habitat: Subalpine to alpine slopes, moraines, and stream banks.
Flowers: June-August
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Wind
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Luzula spicata (L.) DC.
Publication: Fl. France, ed. 3. 1: 161. 1805.
Publication: Fl. France, ed. 3. 1: 161. 1805.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Juncus spicatus L.
Infraspecies:
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ssp. spicata – spiked woodrush
Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to the Rocky Mountains, east across northern Canada to northeastern North America; also in Eurasia.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Luzula spicata in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Luzula spicata checklist entry
OregonFlora: Luzula spicata information
E-Flora BC: Luzula spicata atlas page
CalPhotos: Luzula spicata photos
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