Luzula sylvatica
Luzula sylvatica | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Juncaceae |
Genus: | Luzula |
Species: | L. sylvatica
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Binomial name | |
Luzula sylvatica | |
Synonyms[2] | |
Luzula sylvatica, commonly known as greater wood-rush[3] or great wood-rush, is a perennial[4] flowering plant in the rush family Juncaceae.
Description
Luzula sylvatica is the largest
Luzula sylvatica can be
Taxonomy and naming
With regard to the etymology of the binomial, Luzula could come from the Italian lucciola ("to shine, sparkle") or the Latin luzulae or luxulae, from lux ("light"), inspired by the way the plants sparkle when wet with dew;[8] whilst sylvatica comes from silva, Latin for forest.[6]
Distribution and habitat
Luzula sylvatica has a wide distribution, and is native to
Usually growing in partial to full shade,
Ecology
The leaves of Luzula sylvatica are picked in winter by golden eagles to line their eyries.[5] The flowers and seeds are also the sole food source for the larvae of the Coleophora sylvaticella moth.[11]
Cultivation
Luzula sylvatica is commonly used in
The cultivar 'Marginata' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[13][14]
References
- ^ "Species Status, The Vascular Plant Red Data List for Great Britain" (PDF). Joint Nature Conservation Committee. p. 70. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ "Luzula sylvatica (Huds.) Gaudin". GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Greater woodrush (Luzula sylvatica)". Devon wildlife species. Devon Wildlife Trust. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ Gardener's World. BBC. Archived from the originalon 9 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d e "Luzula sylvatica". West Highland Flora. Archived from the original on 30 October 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f Davis Landscape Architecture. "Plant of the Week: Luzula sylvatica". LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE BLOG. WordPress.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ a b c "RHS Plant Selector Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' (v)". Royal Horticultural Society. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ "Luzula in Flora of North America". Flora of North America. eFloras.org. pp. 225–226. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ a b c "Luzula sylvatica". Online Atlas of the British and Irish Flora. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Luzula sylvatica Greater woodrush". Hardy Plants for Waterwise Landscapes. Washington State University. Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2013.
- ^ Wall, Mike. "Hants Moths - 0580 Coleophora sylvaticella". Hants Moths. Archived from the original on 11 November 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Plant Profile for Luzula sylvatica - Greater Wood Rush Perennial". Perennials.com. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2013.
- ^ "RHS Plantfinder - Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata'". Retrieved 29 March 2018.
- ^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 62. Retrieved 25 March 2018.