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Luzula spicata (L.) DC.

spiked wood-rush (Juncaceae)

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Luzula spicata is an Arctic–Alpine wood-rush found in rocky areas of the Scottish Highlands; it normally grows taller than this dwarfed specimen.

Pyrenees (HU), Spain; 2015-05-27

 spiked wood-rush / Luzula spicata: _Luzula spicata_ is an <a href="aa.html">Arctic–Alpine</a> wood-rush found in rocky areas of the Scottish Highlands; it normally grows taller than this dwarfed specimen.

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