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Luzula forsteri (Sm.) DC.

southern wood-rush (Juncaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
WidespreadVery strong tendencySE
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Luzula forsteri grows in woodlands over acidic soils in southern England and South Wales.

Morbihan (56), France; 2022-05-14

 southern wood-rush / Luzula forsteri: _Luzula forsteri_ grows in woodlands over acidic soils in southern England and South Wales.

Luzula forsteri is very similar to Luzula pilosa but with narrower leaves. The two species hybridise to produce Luzula × borreri.

Morbihan (56), France; 2022-05-14

 southern wood-rush / Luzula forsteri: _Luzula forsteri_ is very similar to _Luzula pilosa_ but with narrower leaves. The two species hybridise to produce _Luzula_ × _borreri_.

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