Luzula pilosa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Luzula pilosa |
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Luzula
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pilosa
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Juncus pilosus L. |
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The Luzula pilosa, also known as the hairy wood-rush, is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the rush family, called Juncaceae. This plant is originally from northern Europe and western Asia.
What is Hairy Wood-Rush?
The hairy wood-rush is a small plant that looks a lot like grass. It grows in clumps and comes back every year, so it's a perennial herb. Its leaves are not sharp at the ends. They are about 4 millimeters wide. The edges of the leaves have long, thin hairs. This is why it's called "hairy wood-rush"! In North America, there is a similar plant called Luzula acuminata. It also goes by the name "hairy wood-rush," but it's a different species.
Where Does Hairy Wood-Rush Grow?
This plant likes soil that is damp but drains well. It also prefers soil that is a bit acidic. However, it can grow in other types of soil too. The hairy wood-rush does not like to compete with other plants for space. In low-lying areas, you can often find it growing among fallen leaves or moss.
It is native to Europe and western Asia. You can find it in places like the British Isles and northern Europe. It generally avoids the warmer Mediterranean areas. It also grows in northwestern Asia and the Caucasus region.
