Field woodrush
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Field woodrush
Luzula campestris
Field woodrush is a grassy plant that grows in fields and meadows. It has long, slender leaves and small, star-like flowers that can be greenish or brownish.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Field woodrush has slender, grass-like leaves with distinctive long white hairs along their margins. It forms dense tufts, topped with small, clustered spikes of greenish-brown flowers that blend subtly into the ground. These subtle colours help it survive unnoticed.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassLiliopsidaOrderPoalesFamilyJuncaceaeGenusLuzula
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Early spring is its show time, bravely blooming before many other plants!
It often grows in dense clumps, forming a carpet in meadows and woods.
Its seeds have a special fatty cap, like an ant-attracting snack!
This tough plant can survive fires because its roots are deep underground.
Special abilities
Ability
Hairy Hydrator
Field woodrush has tiny hairs on its leaves that help it capture dew, staying hydrated in dry, open areas.
Ability
Ant Courier Service
Field woodrush produces seeds with a fatty cap, which attracts ants to carry and disperse its seeds.
Ability
Fire Survivor
Field woodrush has deep rhizomes that can survive ground fires, allowing it to regrow afterward.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.2-0.4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early Spring
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Wind
Ecological connections
eaten by
Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
Provides early spring forage for grazing animals.
eaten by
European Rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
A common food source for wild rabbits.
depends on
European Red Ant
Myrmica rubra
Ants disperse its seeds for a fatty food reward.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Grass-Like
Grass-like plants are herbaceous plants that visually resemble true grasses, typically having long, narrow leaves.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Field woodrush?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Field woodrush?
0.2-0.4 cm
When does Field woodrush bloom?
Early Spring
Is Field woodrush edible?
No
Is Field woodrush toxic?
None
What is Field woodrush's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Field woodrush pollinated?
Wind
Where is Field woodrush usually found?
Grasslands
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