Luzula rufa
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| Luzula rufa | |
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| Luzula rufa in Nelson Lakes National Park | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Juncaceae |
| Genus: | Luzula |
| Species: | L. rufa
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| Binomial name | |
| Luzula rufa Edgar
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Luzula rufa, or red woodrush,[1] is a species of rush that is endemic to New Zealand.[2]
Description
[edit | edit source]Luzula rufa is perennial.[3] Its growth pattern is scattered and grass-like, with long thin stems. The inflorescence is a single head, with one to three clusters. The tepals and the capsules are red brown, and get darker as the plant ages.[4]
Range and habitat
[edit | edit source]This plant grows across New Zealand on all three main islands and the Chatham Islands.[3]
Ecology
[edit | edit source]It grows together with Dracophyllum and Celmisia in alpine communities.[5]
Etymology
[edit | edit source]rufa is a reference to the colour of the plant, and means 'rusty'.[1]
Taxonomy
[edit | edit source]Luzula rufa contains the following varieties:
References
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