Luzula echinata (Small) F.J. Hermann. Subgenus: Luzula. Section: Luzula. Spreading Wood-rush. Phen: Mar-Aug. Hab: Mesic to dry forests. Dist: Se. MA, se. NY, PA, WV, and IA south to n. FL, GA, AL, MS, and e. TX.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy: = Ar, C, ETx1, FNA22, GrPl, GW1, Il, K1, K3, K4, NE, NY, Pa, RAB, Tat, Tn, Va, WH3, WV, Kirschner et al (2002a); = Juncoides echinatum Small – S, S13; = Luzula campestris (L.) DC. var. echinata (Small) Fernald & Wiegand – G, Mo1; > Luzula echinata (Small) F.J.Herm. var. echinata – F; > Luzula echinata (Small) F.J.Herm. var. mesochorea F.J.Herm. – F, NcTx, Tx; < Luzula multiflora (Ehrh.) Lej. – W

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Wetland Indicator Status:

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACU
• Great Plains: FAC
• Midwest: FACU
• Northcentral & Northeast: FACU

Heliophily: 5