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Search Term(s): Luzula echinata   (1 record found)

JUNCACEAE
Rush Family
Luzula echinata  (hedgehog woodrush)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Luzula: Latinized form of the Italian vernacular name (lucciola) for this plant; echinata: prickly
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Rush
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Moist upland woods
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Wetland Indicator Status
FACU
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Forest Interior (Upland Piedmont)
Forest Interior (Upland Coastal Plain)
Upland Forest (Chestnut Oak Woodland)
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