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Luzula arcuata
curved woodrush
Specimens
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to south-central Washington, east to western Montana.

Habitat: Rocky or gravelly soil, usually on moraines or above timberline.

Flowers: July-August

Origin: Native

Growth Duration: Perennial

Conservation Status: Threatened in Washington (WANHP)

Pollination: Wind

Description:
General:

Tufted, herbaceous perennials from short rhizomes, the slender stems 7-20 cm. tall.

Leaves:

Leaves with a closed, sheathing base and long, flat blades; basal leaves usually purplish-tinged.

Flowers:

: Inflorescence of 2-7 small, head-like clusters, on spreading and drooping, slender branches; perianth light to dark brown, the 6 segments sub-equal, about 2 mm. long; stamens 6, the anthers shorter than the filaments.

Fruits:

Capsule ovoid, about equal to the perianth.

Accepted Name:
Luzula arcuata (Wahlenb.) Sw.
Publication: Summa Veg. Scand. 13. 1814.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Infraspecies:
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Luzula arcuata in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Luzula arcuata checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Luzula arcuata information.

E-Flora BC: Luzula arcuata atlas page.

CalPhotos: Luzula arcuata photos.

USDA Plants: Luzula arcuata information.

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