Flora of North America species comparison

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Luzula acuminata var. acuminata

Luzula acuminata var. carolinae
Photo is of parent taxon
Photo is of parent taxon
Inflorescences

simple, with occasional branch from near base of flower;

secondary branches usually absent.

usually branching;

pedicels commonly paired on primary branches.

Luzula acuminata var. acuminata

Luzula acuminata var. carolinae
Phenology Flowering and fruiting early spring. Flowering and fruiting early spring.
Habitat Open woods, meadows, and hillsides Mountain woods, clearings, and shaded stream banks to coastal plains
Elevation 0–500 m (0–1600 ft) 0–500 m (0–1600 ft)
Distribution
from FNA
AR; CT; IA; IL; IN; KY; MA; MD; ME; MI; MN; MO; NC; NH; NJ; NY; OH; PA; VA; VT; WI; WV; AB; MB; NB; NF; NS; ON; PE; QC; SPM
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from FNA
AL; AR; CT; FL; GA; KY; LA; MA; NC; PA; SC; TN; VA; WV
[BONAP county map]
Source FNA vol. 22. FNA vol. 22.
Parent taxa Juncaceae > Luzula > subg. Pterodes > Luzula acuminata Juncaceae > Luzula > subg. Pterodes > Luzula acuminata
Sibling taxa
L. acuminata var. carolinae
L. acuminata var. acuminata
Synonyms L. carolinae
Name authority unknown (S. Watson) Fernald: Rhodora 46:5. (1944)
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