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Luzula sylvatica (Huds.) Gaudin

great wood-rush (Juncaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencyNW
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Despite its name, Luzula sylvatica is often found far from woodland; its wide leaves (> 8 mm) immediately separate it from our other Luzula species.

Snowdon (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-06-01

 great wood-rush / Luzula sylvatica: Despite its name, _Luzula sylvatica_ is often found far from woodland; its wide leaves (> 8 mm) immediately separate it from our other _Luzula_ species.

The inflorescences of Luzula sylvatica consist of groups of 3–5 flowers on long, widely spreading branches.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-03-29

 great wood-rush / Luzula sylvatica: The inflorescences of _Luzula sylvatica_ consist of groups of 3–5 flowers on long, widely spreading branches.

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