Luzula divaricata |
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woodrush |
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Habit | Grass-like, tufted perennial from rhizomes, the stems 2-5 dm. tall, usually decumbent. | |
Leaves | Basal leaves several; cauline leaves 2-4, 3-10 mm. broad. |
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Flowers | Inflorescence a diffuse, nodding panicle up to 15 cm. long; bracts somewhat lacerate, often with marginal hairs; flowers usually borne singly; perianth greenish or tawny to purplish-brown, the 6 segments 1.5-2 mm. long; anthers 0.3-0.6 mm. long, shorter than the filaments; style 0.2-0.4 mm. long, the stigmas 1 mm. long. |
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Fruits | Capsule ovoid, greenish to purplish-brown, equalling the perianth. |
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Luzula divaricata |
Luzula |
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Flowering time | May-August | |
Habitat | Moist to fairly dry areas, coastal rain forest to alpine slopes. | |
Distribution | Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east to the Rocky Mountains, northern Great Plains, Great Lakes region, and northeastern North America.
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Origin | Native | Native |
Conservation status | Not of concern | Not of concern |
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